Ambiorix

(1984 DO )

NOW @ 23 VIR 27

Inclination: 0.566

Eccentricity: 0.176

Period: 3.198 years

AU 2.17

Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

23.2.1984 00:00 La Silla 70w44 29s15 observations 1

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Named for Ambiorix, chief of the Eburons, an ancient Belgian tribe. Ambiorix revolted against the occupying forces under Julius Caesar and was pursued and killed in the forest. There is a statue of Ambiorix in the town of Tongres. (M 23792) _ _.

Discovered on 23-2-1984 in La Silla by Debehogne, H.
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