(1292) Luce
Asteroid (1292) Luce |
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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.