Kiuchi

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15.2.1990 00:00 Kitami 143e47 43n46 observations 1


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Named in honor of Tsuruhiko Kiuchi (1954– ), Japanese amateur astronomer, who recovered the Perseid comet P/Swift-Tuttle {see planets  (5035) and  (5036)} with binoculars on 1992 Sept. 26 in accordance with a prediction by B. G. Marsden. Kiuchi also co-discovered two new comets in 1990. He is employed in the manufacture of motor parts and is on the staff of a community school for star lovers. (M 22510) _ _.


Avastatud: 15-2-1990 Avastamiskoht: Kitami Avastajad: Endate, K., Watanabe, K.

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