(4367) Meech

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Asteroid
(4367) Meech
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt
Major semi-axis 2,881  AU
eccentricity 0.233
Perihelion - aphelion 2.208 AU - 2.553 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 11.12 °
Length of the ascending node 6.21 °
Sidereal period 4.89 a
Physical Properties
Absolute brightness 12.7 mag
history
Explorer Scolded John Bus
Date of discovery March 2, 1981
Another name 1981 EE 43 , 1930 UG 1 , 1969 UX 2
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(4367) Meech is a main belt asteroid discovered on March 2, 1981 by Schelte John Bus at the Palomar Observatory .

The asteroid was named after the American astronomer Karen J. Meech .

Individual evidence

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

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