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1799 Koussevitzky

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Discovery date
  
25 July 1950

Minor planet category
  
main-belt

Discovered
  
25 July 1950

Named after
  
Serge Koussevitzky

Asteroid group
  
Asteroid belt

Discoverer
  
Indiana Asteroid Program

MPC designation
  
1799 Koussevitzky

Observation arc
  
65.64 yr (23975 days)

Orbits
  
Sun

Discovery site
  
Goethe Link Observatory

Spectral type
  
K-type asteroid (SMASSII)

Discovered by
  
Indiana University (Indiana Asteroid Program)

Alternative names
  
1950 OE ยท 1929 QD 1974 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.

References

1799 Koussevitzky Wikipedia