(4019) Klavetter

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Asteroid
(4019) Klavetter
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt
Major semi-axis 2,338  AU
eccentricity 0.128
Perihelion - aphelion 2.038 AU - 2.638 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 2.48 °
Length of the ascending node 262.68 °
Sidereal period 3.58 a
Physical Properties
Absolute brightness 14.7 mag
history
Explorer Scolded John Bus
Date of discovery March 1, 1981
Another name 1981 EK 14
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(4019) Klavetter is a main belt asteroid discovered on March 1, 1981 by Schelte John Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory .

The asteroid was named after the American astronomer and professor at California State University, Sacramento James Jay Klavetter (1960–1997).

Individual evidence

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

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