7346 Boulanger
| Discovery and designation | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | E. W. Elst |
| Discovery site | Caussols |
| Discovery date | February 20, 1993 |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | 7346 |
| 1993 DQ2 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch May 14, 2008 | |
| Aphelion | 3.1095749 |
| Perihelion | 2.6396643 |
| Eccentricity | 0.0817344 |
| 1780.2008729 | |
| 158.72298 | |
| Inclination | 3.18236 |
| 119.09934 | |
| 256.54480 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 12.8 | |
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7346 Boulanger (1993 DQ2) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on February 20, 1993 by E. W. Elst at Caussols.[1] Its name is an homage to philosopher and scientist Nicolas Boulanger (1722–1759).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Schmadel, Lutz D.; International Astronomical Union (2003). Dictionary of minor planet names. Berlin; New York: Springer-Verlag. p. 592. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
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