Pravdo

(1991 NP )
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NOW @ 3 PIS 40
FOUND @ 4 AQU 58
 
Inclination: 23.221
Eccentricity: 0.114
Period: 3.617 years
AU 2.356
Type: 0007

Discovery Chart

9.7.1991 10:30 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in honor of Steven H. Pravdo, who works in the fields of X-ray astrophysics and extrasolar planet detection, as well as in mission and instrument development for space programs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As the task manager for the Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking system, he has contributed to the design, fabrication, installation and operations of NEAT. His expertise in systems engineering, analysis and management contributed significantly to the success of the project. (M 26931) _ _.


Discovered on 9-7-1991 in Palomar by Helin, E. F.

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