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Dictionary of Minor Planet Names /

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Until recently, minor planet name citations were scattered in the astronomical literature, and the origin of many names remained obscure. IAU Commission 20 in 1988 established a study group to elucidate the meanings ofasteroid names. Under the chairmanship of the author, some 20 scientists took part...

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Main Author:	Schmadel, Lutz D.
Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1992.
Subjects:	Physics. Geology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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