Discovered by E. Bowell MPC designation 4276 Clifford Minor planet category Mars-crosser
main belt Discovered 2 December 1981 Discoverer Edward L. G. Bowell Discovery site Anderson Mesa Station | Discovery date 2 December 1981 Alternative names 1981 XA Observation arc 12582 days (34.45 yr) Orbits Sun Named after Clifford Cunningham Asteroid group Mars-crosser asteroid | |
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The asteroid 4276 Clifford (previously known by the provisional designation (1981 XA) was discovered on December 2, 1981 by Edward L. G. Bowell at Flagstaff Observatory. It was named in honor of astronomer/author Clifford Cunningham. It is a member of the group of Main belt asteroids known as Mars-crosser asteroids, specifically it is listed as an Outer-grazer.
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