Karl Augustesen
| (3033) Holbaek (1) (2) | March 5, 1984 |
| (3309) Brorfelde (3) | January 28, 1982 |
| (3318) Blixen (1) | April 23, 1985 |
| (3369) Freuchen (1) | October 18, 1985 |
| (3596) Meriones (1) | November 14, 1985 |
| (3934) Tove (1) (2) | February 23, 1987 |
| (5320) Lisbeth (1) (2) | November 14, 1985 |
| (5321) Jagras (1) (2) | November 14, 1985 |
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Karl A. Augustesen (* 1945 , also listed as Kalle Augustesen or Carl Augustesen ) is a Danish astronomer .
Augustesen worked at the Brorfelde Observatory , where he discovered some asteroids, such as (3596) Meriones on November 14, 1985 with Poul Jensen . The asteroid previously discovered in April of the same year was named after Karen Blixen , the Danish author. Officially his name is now (3318) Blixen .
The asteroid (5171) Augustesen is named after him.
literature
- Lutz D. Schmadel : Dictionary of Minor Planet Names . 5th ed.Springer, Berlin 2003, ISBN 3-540-00238-3 (engl.)
Web links
- Asteroid (5171) Augustesen (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Augustesen, Karl |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Augustesen, Karl A .; Augustesen, Kalle (maiden name); Augustesen, Carl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish astronomer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1945 |