Melosh

(1995 FX14 )
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NOW @ 15 SCO 54
FOUND @ 14 LIB 8
 
Inclination: 4.256
Eccentricity: 0.22
Period: 4.094 years
AU 2.559
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

27.3.1995 09:57 Kitt Peak 111w36 31n57 observations 1


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H. Jay Melosh (1947– ), of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, has worked on the formation of impact craters on the terrestrial planets and the “giant impact” origin of the moon. His “Panspermia” idea involves the ejection by impact of spall products containing microorganisms and their transfer to other planets. (M 38197) _ _.


Discovered on 27-3-1995 in Kitt Peak by Spacewatch

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