2997 Cabrera

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2997 Cabrera
Discovery [1]
Discovered by Felix Aguilar Obs.
Discovery site El Leoncito Complex
Discovery date17 June 1974
Designations
(2997) Cabrera
Named after
Ascención L. Cabrera
(Argentine astronomer) [2]
1974 MJ ·1950 TA4
1977 EZ7
main-belt
Orbital characteristics [1]
Epoch 4 September 2017 (JD 2458000.5)
Uncertainty parameter 0
Observation arc 66.61 yr (24,331 days)
Aphelion 3.0609 AU
Perihelion 2.0489 AU
2.5549 AU
Eccentricity 0.1980
4.08 yr (1,492 days)
162.31°
0° 14m 29.04s / day
Inclination 7.1902°
355.12°
349.90°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions8.326±0.140 [3]
0.232±0.031 [3]
12.7 [1]

    2997 Cabrera, provisional designation 1974 MJ, is an asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 8 kilometers in diameter.

    It was discovered by the Felix Aguilar Observatory at Leoncito Astronomical Complex, Argentina, on 17 June 1974. It orbits the Sun in the central main-belt at a distance of 2.0–3.1  AU once every 4 years and 1 month (1,492 days). Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.20 and an inclination of 7° with respect to the ecliptic. [1]

    It is named after Argentine astronomer Ascención Cabrera (1917–2003), long on the staff of the La Plata Observatory and collaborator at the Argentine National Observatory. [2]

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    References

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    2. 1 2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). "(2997) Cabrera". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (2997) Cabrera. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 246. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2998. ISBN   978-3-540-29925-7.
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