1059 Mussorgskia

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1059 Mussorgskia
Discovery
Discovered by Vladimir Aleksandrovich Albitzky
Discovery date July 19, 1925
Designations
Named after Modest Mussorgsky
Alternative names 1925 OA
Orbital characteristics
Epoch JD 2445600.5
Perihelion 2.1543983 AU
Eccentricity 0.1849433
Inclination 10.1002619°
Longitude of ascending node 200.1429003
Argument of perihelion 87.7843511
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 96 km
Albedo 0.15
Absolute magnitude (H) 10.70

    1059 Mussorgskia is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. It was discovered on July 19, 1925 and initially received the designation 1925 OA. It is now named after Modest Mussorgsky, a Russian composer.

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