6758 Jesseowens

Jesseowens
Discovery and designation
Discovered by A. Mrkos
Discovery site Klet
Discovery date April 13, 1980
Designations
MPC designation 6758
Named after
Jesse Owens
1980 GL
Orbital characteristics
Epoch May 14, 2008
Aphelion 3.0084253
Perihelion 2.2872599
Eccentricity 0.1361798
1573.7534299
157.81103
Inclination 11.80280
15.28796
218.50667
Physical characteristics
13.5

    6758 Jesseowens (1980 GL) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on April 13, 1980, by A. Mrkos at Klet. It is named for Olympic athlete Jesse Owens.[1]

    References

    1. Ash, Russell (10 November 2011). Boring, Botty and Spong. RHCP. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-4090-9739-6.

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