Mats

(1976 SJ )
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NOW @ 6 PIS 18
FOUND @ 0 ARI 22
 
Inclination: 2.32
Eccentricity: 0.216
Period: 3.685 years
AU 2.386
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

20.9.1976 22:34 Kvistaberg 17e36 59n30 observations 1


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Named for Mats Lindgren of Uppsala Astronomical Observatory, whose research into Jupiter’s role in shaping the fate of comets led to spectacular results, in particular relating to the evolution and demise of comet D/1993 F2 (Shoemaker-Levy 9). He obtained some of the best ground-based images of the impact plumes and scars in July 1994. His contributions were condensed into his doctoral thesis at Uppsala University in June 1995. (M 25444) _ _.


Discovered on 20-9-1976 in Kvistaberg by Lagerkvist, C.-I., Rickman, H.

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