Bepicolombo

(1996 UQ )
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NOW @ 24 GEM 34
FOUND @ 8 ARI 56
 
Inclination: 12.666
Eccentricity: 0.163
Period: 4.401 years
AU 2.686
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

18.10.1996 20:52 Sormano 9e14 45n53 observations 1


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Giuseppe (Bepi) Colombo (1920–1984), a mathematician at the University of Padova, made fundamental contributions to the theory of resonances, notably with regard to the Kirkwood {see planet  (1578)} gaps and the rotation of Mercury. He also pioneered the use of planetary encounters for gravity assists in arranging space missions. (M 40704) _ _.


Discovered on 18-10-1996 in Sormano by Sicoli, P., Manca, F.

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