Akiraabe

(1992 WT2 )
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NOW @ 29 TAU 16
FOUND @ 7 GEM 45
 
Inclination: 4.614
Eccentricity: 0.075
Period: 3.466 years
AU 2.29
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

18.11.1992 14:39 Kitami 143e47 43n46 observations 1


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Named in honor of Akira Abe (b. 1934), managing editor of Hoshino Techo (“Star Handbook”), a quarterly journal that existed from 1978 to 1993 and popularized astronomy with the help of high-quality articles by professional astronomers. He has played a pivotal role in introducing many amateurs and professionals to astronomy. Name proposed by the discoverers following a suggestion by A. Fujii and A. Tanno.


Discovered on 18-11-1992 in Kitami by Endate, K., Watanabe, K.

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