Braille

(1992 KD )
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NOW @ 20 CAN 14
FOUND @ 14 SCO 12
 
Inclination: 29.016
Eccentricity: 0.434
Period: 3.58 years
AU 2.34
Type: 0005

Discovery Chart

27.5.1992 05:53 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in memory of Louis Braille (1809-1852), who invented the Braille language so that those who could not see could obtain knowledge and explore through the ‘written’ word. Likewise, this minor planet provides knowledge about our universe and its origins to the people of the earth who, through Deep Space 1, are also able to explore and discover what previously they could not ‘see’. Name proposed by the discoverers following a suggetion by Kerry Babcock through The Planetary Society's “Name That Asteroid” contest.


Avastatud: 27-5-1992 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: Helin, E. F., Lawrence, K. J.

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