Independently discovered 1917 Nov. 12 by M. Harwood at Nantucket.
Named in honor of George Washington (1732–1799), the first president (1789–1797) of the United States of America. (H 86)
For a more detailed description of the discovery circumstances see the the citations for planets (7040) and (7041), respectively.
Avastatud: 16-11-1917 Avastamiskoht: Washington Avastajad: Peters, G. H. | ||
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20.01.2001 | Vannutati USA presidendi ametisse George W. Bush. Asteroid Washingtonia ühenduses asteroidiga Busch. |
08.06.2002 | USA kaitseminister Donald H. Rumsfeld külastas Eestit. Asteroid Washingtonia ühenduses asteroidiga Estonia. |