van Sprang

(4579 P-L )
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NOW @ 26 TAU 25
FOUND @ 6 ARI 15
 
Inclination: 1.347
Eccentricity: 0.211
Period: 3.493 years
AU 2.302
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

24.9.1960 09:53 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of Bert van Sprang, a Dutch amateur who is very active in popularizing astronomy. An organization of young amateur astronomers, founded by him, has at present 1,400 members. He initiated the International Astronomical Youth Camps, which are held in various European countries each year. He also gives many popular lectures and stimulates the construction of small telescopes by young people. (M 12013) _ _.


Avastatud: 24-9-1960 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.

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