Britastra

(1980 BM )
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NOW @ 27 LEO 24
FOUND @ 7 LEO 28
 
Inclination: 12.511
Eccentricity: 0.207
Period: 4.359 years
AU 2.668
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

22.1.1980 06:22 Anderson Mesa 111w32 35n5 observations 2


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Named to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the British Astronomical Association. Intended to be a less technical counterpart of the Royal Astronomical Society, the BAA was established with the objectives: “The association of Observers, especially the possessors of small telescopes, for mutual help, and their organization in the work of Astronomical observation. The circulation of current Astronomical information. The encouragement of a popular interest in Astronomy.” (M 17225) _ _.


Discovered on 22-1-1980 in Anderson Mesa by Bowell, E.

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