Chinesewilson

(1992 RU3 )

NOW @ 5 CAP 50

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Inclination: 4.01

Eccentricity: 0.077

Period: 3.419 years

AU 2.269

Type: 0000

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Discovery Chart

2.9.1992 00:00 La Silla -70.7394 -29.2546 observations 1

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Named for Ernest “Chinese” Wilson (1876–1930) a prolific hunter of plants, who introduced more than 1000 new plants from China into Europe. Because of him Europeans have the Azalea {see planet (1056)}, Hortensia and Magnolia wilsonii {see also planet (1060)}. He lost his leg while hunting the lily Lilium regale. (M 34352) _ _.

Discovered on 2-9-1992 in La Silla by Elst, E. W.
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