Tenchi

(1977 DS2 )
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NOW @ 9 AQU 36
FOUND @ 29 LEO 58
 
Inclination: 16.137
Eccentricity: 0.079
Period: 5.594 years
AU 3.151
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

18.2.1977 13:20 Kiso 137e38 35n48 observations 1


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Named for the emperor (626–671) who made the first clepsydra in Japan in 660. On 671 June 10 (Gregorian style) he placed a new clepsydra on a new pavilion, and it sounded out the hours with bells and drums. In commemoration of this, June 10 is designated as the “Time Day” in Japan. (M 22505) _ _.


Discovered on 18-2-1977 in Kiso by Kosai, H., Hurukawa, K.

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