Gillett

(1999 FG7 )

NOW @ 12 ARI 10

Inclination: 0.994

Eccentricity: 0.138

Period: 5.486 years

AU 3.11

Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

22.3.1999 00:00 Fountain Hills 111w44 33n38 observations 1

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Frederick C. Gillett (1937-2001), a pioneer in infrared astronomy, was the discoverer of the infrared excess of Vega in 1983 using the Infrared Astronomy Satellite. The Gemini North 8-m Telescope was renamed the Frederick C. Gillett Gemini Telescope in his honor on 2002 Nov. 18.

Avastatud: 22-3-1999 Avastamiskoht: Fountain Hills Avastajad: Juels, C. W.
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