Discovered by A. Mrkos MPC designation 2747 Cesky Krumlov Observation arc 62.75 yr (22918 days) Orbits Sun Named after Český Krumlov | Discovery date 19 February 1980 Minor planet category main-belt Discovered 19 February 1980 | |
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Alternative names 1980 DW · 1953 FO11975 EK5 · 1977 SV21977 TM3 · 1977 TS71982 OM Similar Sun, 52 Europa, 10 Hygiea, 45P/Honda–Mrkos–Pajdušáková, 9007 James Bo | ||
2747 Český Krumlov ( [ˈtʃɛskiː ˈkrʊmlof]), provisional designation 1980 DW, is a carbonaceous asteroid and slow rotator from the outer regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 33 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered by Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos at Kleť Observatory on 19 February 1980.
The asteroid belongs to the Hygiea family and is dark colored (hence probably a carbonaceous C-type).
It is named after the historic Czech town of Český Krumlov, near to the location of the discovering Kleť Observatory.
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