(4129) Richelen

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Asteroid
(4129) Richelen
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt asteroid
Major semi-axis 2.563  AU
eccentricity 0.252
Perihelion - aphelion 1.917 AU - 3.2099 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 7.12 °
Length of the ascending node 245.41 °
Sidereal period 4.1 a
Physical Properties
Absolute brightness 13.3 mag
history
Explorer Robert H. McNaught
Date of discovery February 22, 1988
Another name 1988 DM, 1973 TW, 1977 RE 4
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(4129) Richelen is a main belt asteroid discovered on February 22, 1988 by Robert H. McNaught from the Siding Spring Observatory .

The asteroid was named after Richard A. Keen and Helen C. Duran , two friends of the discoverer, on the occasion of their wedding.

Individual evidence

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

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