Inclination: 0.992
Eccentricity: 0.234
Period: 3.821 years
AU 2.444
Type: 0000
Discovery Chart
18.10.1939 21:07 Turku 22e14 60n27 observations 1 << prev in category - Finnish Mythology - next in category >>
Named for Väinämöinen, an old and wise magician, a central figure in Finnish folklore and Kalevala {see planet (1454)}. This minor planet also honors Väinö Väisälä, brother of the discoverer. (M 5451) _ _.
Discovered on 18-10-1939 in Turku by Vaisala, Y. | ||
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