Discovered by L. Boyer MPC designation 1296 Andrée Orbits Sun Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 25 November 1933 Named after discoverer's niece Discovered 25 November 1933 Discovery site Algiers Observatory | |
Alternative names 1933 WE · 1925 TA1929 TH · 1931 HF Similar Sun, 1338 Duponta, 1301 Yvonne, 135 Hertha, 142 Polana | ||
1296 Andrée (1933 WE) is a main-belt asteroid, about 25 kilometers in diameter, discovered on November 25, 1933, by Louis Boyer at Algiers Observatory in Algeria, North Africa. It is a member of the Nysa family.
The asteroid was named by the discoverer in honor of his niece, Andrée.
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