Karl Augustesen
3033 Holbaek[1][2] | March 5, 1984 | MPC |
3318 Blixen[1] | April 23, 1985 | MPC |
3596 Meriones[1] | November 14, 1985 | MPC |
3934 Tove[1][2] | February 23, 1987 | MPC |
5320 Lisbeth[1][2] | November 14, 1985 | MPC |
5321 Jagras[1][2] | November 14, 1985 | MPC |
1 co-discovered with Poul Jensen |
Karl A. Augustesen (born 1945) is a Danish astronomer and co-discoverer of minor planets.[2]
Working at Brorfelde Observatory, he is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 6 numbered asteroids during 1984–1987.[1]
The Vestian main-belt asteroid 5171 Augustesen, discovered by astronomer and college Poul Jensen at Brorfelde Observatory in 1988, was named in his honor.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- 1 2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (5171) Augustesen, Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 25. ISBN 978-3-540-34361-5. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
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