Mizushima

(1977 EG7 )
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NOW @ 22 TAU 16
FOUND @ 26 VIR 11
 
Inclination: 5.827
Eccentricity: 0.152
Period: 3.445 years
AU 2.281
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

12.3.1977 14:31 Kiso 137e38 35n48 observations 1


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Named for a site in the city of Kurashiki {see planet  (4578)} near the birthplace of the first discoverer. Mizushima is a scenic spot in the Inland Sea and includes an old battlefield from the conflict between the Genji and Heike samurai families. This battle occurred during an annular eclipse of the sun in 1183, and Heike gained a great victory. (M 26765) _ _.


Discovered on 12-3-1977 in Kiso by Kosai, H., Hurukawa, K.

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