7307 Takei
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Y. Shimizu, T. Urata |
| Discovery site | Nachi-Katsuura Observatory |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | 7307 |
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1994 GT9 1991 RQ20 1985 JW 1985 GJ1 1978 VJ16 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch August 18, 2005 (JDCT 2453600.5) | |
| Aphelion | 2.9702615 AU |
| Perihelion | 2.5117383 AU |
| 2.7409999 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0.0836416 |
| 35.03162° | |
| Inclination | 6.9892° |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 12.4 | |
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7307 Takei (1994 GT9) is a Main-belt asteroid orbiting the Sun. Discovered 1994 Apr. 13 by Y. Shimizu and T. Urata at Nachi-Katsuura Observatory. It was named in honor of George Takei.
Naming of asteroid
Named in honor of George Takei, with the following citation:
- "George Takei (b. 1937) is an actor best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek television series. He also has a lengthy record of public service through his involvement with organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League and the Human Rights Campaign. The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine."[1]
Upon learning of the decision to name the asteroid after him, he said, "I am now a heavenly body. ... I found out about it yesterday. ... I was blown away. It came out of the clear, blue sky—just like an asteroid."[2]
References
External links
- Orbital elements and basic information
- Asteroid named for 'Star Trek' actor – CNN
- 7307 Takei at the JPL Small-Body Database
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