van Swinden
(7636 P-L )
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17.10.1960 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1 << prev in category - Long names - next in category >>
Dutch physicist Jean H. van Swinden (1746-1823) was known for his contributions in the field of terrestrial magnetism in The Netherlands and for his study of the aurora borealis. He also contributed to the introduction of the metric system in Europe. The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger.
Discovered on 17-10-1960 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T. | ||
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