Karl Augustesen

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Asteroids discovered: 6
3033 Holbaek[1][2] March 5, 1984
3318 Blixen[1] April 23, 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
  1. 1 with Poul Jensen
  2. 2 with Hans Jørn Fogh Olsen

Karl A. Augustesen (born 1945) is a Danish astronomer.

Working at Brorfelde Observatory, he has discovered a number of asteroids.

The asteroid 5171 Augustesen was named in his honor.

References

  • Schmadel, Lutz D.: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. 5th ed. Springer, Berlin 2003, ISBN 3-540-00238-3
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