(1292) Luce

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Asteroid
(1292) Luce
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt asteroid
Major semi-axis 2.5417  AU
eccentricity 0.0596
Perihelion - aphelion 2.3901 AU - 2.6933 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 2.151 °
Sidereal period 4,052 a
Mean orbital velocity 18.68 km / s
Physical Properties
Medium diameter approx. 14 km
Absolute brightness 11.4 mag
history
Explorer F. Rigaux
Date of discovery September 17, 1933
Another name 1933 SH, 1929 TJ, 1932 KG
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(1292) Luce is an asteroid of the main belt discovered on September 17, 1933 by the Belgian astronomer Fernand Rigaux in Ukkel .

The asteroid is named after the discoverer's wife.

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