Inclination: 2.766
Eccentricity: 0.021
Period: 3.165 years
AU 2.156
Type: 0000
Discovery Chart
24.9.1960 09:01 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1 << prev in category - Western Family Names - next in category >>
Willem J. 's Gravesande (1688-1742) was a professor of mathematics, astronomy and philosophy at Leiden University. During his life he wrote many textbooks on mathematics and philosophy, and he is also important as an exponent of Newton's philosophy in Europe. The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger.
Discovered on 24-9-1960 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T. | ||
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