Discovery date 25 July 1950 Minor planet category main-belt Discovered 25 July 1950 Asteroid group Asteroid belt | MPC designation 1799 Koussevitzky Observation arc 65.64 yr (23975 days) Orbits Sun | |
Alternative names 1950 OE ยท 1929 QD1974 CF1 | ||
1799 Koussevitzky, provisional designation 1950 OE, is an asteroid of the main-belt, which was discovered on 25 July 1950 by the Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory located in the U.S state of Indiana. The relatively rare K-type asteroid measures about 23 kilometers in diameter and orbits the Sun every five years and three months.
The asteroid was named after Russian-born Serge Koussevitzky, distinguished conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during its golden years. His 25-year tenure was noteworthy for his masterly interpretations of the classic repertoire as well as for his efforts to encourage young American composers.
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