1747 Wright

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1747 Wright
1747Wright (Lightcurve Inversion).png
A three-dimensional model of 1747 Wright based on its light curve.
Discovery and designation
Discovered by C. A. Wirtanen
Discovery site Mount Hamilton
Discovery date July 14, 1947
Designations
MPC designation 1747
1947 NH
Orbital characteristics
Epoch May 14, 2008
Aphelion 1.8977727
Perihelion 1.5202851
Eccentricity 0.1104392
816.0608760
115.05119
Inclination 21.41690
268.44313
340.23829
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 6.35 km[1]
5.2896 h[1]
0.2005[1]
S[1]
13.35[1]

1747 Wright (1947 NH) is a relatively large 6km Mars-crossing asteroid discovered on July 14, 1947 by C. A. Wirtanen at Mount Hamilton.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: 1747 Wright". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 

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