Roman

(1964 VY )
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NOW @ 9 VIR 28
FOUND @ 7 GEM 12
 
Inclination: 1.094
Eccentricity: 0.165
Period: 3.443 years
AU 2.28
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

6.11.1964 07:11 Brooklyn 24e45 59n26 observations 1


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Named in honor of Nancy Grace Roman, a space-age astronomer who joined the staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during its first year and who served with distinction at NASA headquarters in positions of increasing responsibility for two decades. Her earlier professional experience included positions at the Yerkes Observatory and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Her many honors include the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement award in 1969, the NASA Outstanding Leadership award in 1978 and four honorary degrees. (M 10311) _ _.


Discovered on 6-11-1964 in Brooklyn by Indiana University

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