Serkowski

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24.9.1960 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1


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Named in memory of Krzysztof M. Serkowski (1930–1981), an astronomer distinguished particularly in the fields of interstellar polarization and the development of astronomical instrumentation. Despite a debilitating illness during the last eight years of his life, he remained actively working and maintained a serene and courageous attitude. (M 8541) _ _.


Discovered on 24-9-1960 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.

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