Birch

(1977 CU )
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NOW @ 17 PIS 52
FOUND @ 19 LEO 56
 
Inclination: 6.7
Eccentricity: 0.111
Period: 4.435 years
AU 2.699
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

11.2.1977 07:11 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of Peter V. Birch. An astronomer at the Perth Observatory since 1970, Birch made many planetary photographic observations as part of Lowell Observatory’s International Planetary Patrol Program. In 1977 he was involved in the discovery of the rings of Uranus. He has also carried out a variety of photometric observations, including photoelectric lightcurves of minor planets and comets and CCD work on Comet Halley. (M 14208) _ _.


Avastatud: 11-2-1977 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: Bowell, E., Kowal, C. T.

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