The discovery and naming of Trojan asteroids
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DOI: 10.1177/00218286231221166
Abstract: German astronomer Max Wolf (1863–1932) pioneered photographic observation of asteroids and is credited as the discoverer of Trojan asteroids in 1906. His partnership with the Austro-Hungarian Empire astronomer Johann Palisa for visual confirmation led to… read more here.
Keywords: naming trojan; trojan asteroids; mechanics; discovery naming ... See more keywords