Vainu Bappu

(1979 KN )
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NOW @ 17 GEM 25
FOUND @ 4 CAP 16
 
Inclination: 10.241
Eccentricity: 0.073
Period: 5.287 years
AU 3.035
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

19.5.1979 04:19 La Silla 70w44 29s15 observations 1


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Named in memory of Manali Kallat Vainu Bappu (1927–1982), famous Indian astrophysicist and a dear friend of the discoverer. Educated at Harvard and Caltech, he established, under difficult circumstances, the first modern Indian observatory at Naini Tal during the 1950s. Appointed director of the Kodaikanal Observatory in 1960, he subsequently founded and directed the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore. He was the initiator and driving force of many projects, among them the 2.3-m Kavalur telescope, entirely designed and built in India. In the multiple roles of brilliant scientist, teacher and administrator, he contributed decisively to the high level of astronomy and astrophysics in India today. He served as vice-president (1967–1973) and president (1979–1982) of the IAU and as chairman of the editorial board of the Indian Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics. (M 10043) _ _.


Avastatud: 19-5-1979 Avastamiskoht: La Silla Avastajad: West, R. M.

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