3196 Maklaj
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Nikolai Chernykh |
| Discovery site | Crimean Astrophysical Observatory |
| Discovery date | September 1, 1978 |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | 3196 |
|
Named after
|
Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay |
| 1978 RY | |
| Orbital characteristics[1] | |
| Epoch May 14, 2008 | |
| Aphelion | 3.1141317 |
| Perihelion | 2.9401209 |
| Eccentricity | 0.0287419 |
| 1923.7304982 | |
| 240.16820 | |
| Inclination | 8.96409 |
| 13.28686 | |
| 333.12332 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 12.3 | |
3196 Maklaj (1978 RY) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on September 1, 1978 by Nikolai Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory at Nauchnyj, Ukraine.
It was named in honor of the explorer and scientist Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay.[2]
Notes and references
- ↑ JPL Small-Body Database Browser on 3196 Maklaj
- ↑ Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, Lutz Schmadel (ed.) available online at www.springerreference.com
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