Sassi

(1996 TN )
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NOW @ 19 PIS 17
FOUND @ 25 ARI 20
 
Inclination: 6.073
Eccentricity: 0.089
Period: 3.474 years
AU 2.294
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

3.10.1996 23:47 Farra d'Isonzo 13e32 45n55 observations 1


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Named in honor of Giorgio Sassi (1918– ), Italian amateur astronomer, co-founder of the Osservatorio San Vittore {see planet  (2235)}, in operation since 1969. He conceived and realized the optical and electronic elements involved in constructing an automated telescope and is still very active today. He wrote the “bible” for Italian amateurs who want to make optical instruments. (M 31025) _ _.


Discovered on 3-10-1996 in Farra d'Isonzo by Farra d'Isonzo

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