(4284) Kaho

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Asteroid
(4284) Kaho
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt
Major semi-axis 2.402  AU
eccentricity 0.272
Perihelion - aphelion 1.748 AU - 3.057 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 11.75 °
Length of the ascending node 137.6 °
Sidereal period 3.72 a
Physical Properties
Rotation period 4 h 4 min
Absolute brightness 13.2 mag
Spectral class SMASSII: Ch
history
Explorer S. Ueda , H. Kandea
Date of discovery March 16, 1988
Another name 1988 FL 3 , 1959 RZ, 1970 NF
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(4284) Kaho is a main belt asteroid discovered on March 16, 1988 by Seiji Ueda and Hiroshi Kaneda from the observatory in Kushiro-shi .

The asteroid was named after the Japanese astronomer Sigeru Kaho (1909–1981).

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Lutz D. Schmadel: Dictionary of minor planet names . Vol. 1. Springer, Berlin & New York 2003

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