Malin

(1987 FF1 )
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NOW @ 12 CAN 6
FOUND @ 28 VIR 19
 
Inclination: 14.203
Eccentricity: 0.136
Period: 4.177 years
AU 2.593
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

28.3.1987 07:36 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of David F. Malin, chemist and astrophotographer at the Anglo-Australian Observatory. He has developed new methods of extracting information from astronomical plates, an enhancement technique that has led to the discovery of extremely faint but large-scale features associated with otherwise normal galaxies. His special photographic and developing procedures have brought him worldwide recognition and acclaim. The discoverer has long been an admirer of his innovative photographic methods, which produce extraordinary photographs of celestial subjects in glorious color and detail. Malin is a well-known lecturer on his photographic techniques and has written many scientific papers and books on the subject. (M 18646) _ _.


Discovered on 28-3-1987 in Palomar by Helin, E. F.

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