Shelton

(1987 HS )
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NOW @ 21 TAU 23
FOUND @ 24 LIB 40
 
Inclination: 24.03
Eccentricity: 0.167
Period: 3.531 years
AU 2.319
Type: 0007

Discovery Chart

25.4.1987 07:54 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of Ian Shelton, Canadian astronomer, best known for his discovery of the supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud on 1987 Feb. 24. During his four years as resident observer at the University of Toronto Southern Observatory, he participated in programs with astronomers worldwide, and more recently he has generously contributed to the astronomical education of school children, parents and teachers. Name suggested and citation prepared by D. MacCormack and R. Garrison.


Avastatud: 25-4-1987 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M.

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