Discovered by Y. Shimizu, T. Urata MPC designation 7307 Discovered 13 April 1994 Argument of perihelion 120.9572° Discoverer Yoshisada Shimizu | Discovery date 13 April 1994 Observation arc 13654 days (37.38 yr) Inclination 6.98944° Orbits Sun Asteroid group Asteroid belt | |
Alternative names 1994 GT9
1991 RQ20
1985 JW
1985 GJ1
1978 VJ16 Aphelion 2.9801833 AU (445.82908 Gm) Discovery site Nachi-Katsuura Observatory | ||
7307 Takei (1994 GT9) is a Main-belt asteroid orbiting the Sun. Discovered 1994 Apr. 13 by Y. Shimizu and T. Urata at Nachi-Katsuura Observatory. It was named in honor of George Takei.
Naming of asteroid
Named in honor of George Takei, with the following citation:
"George Takei (b. 1937) is an actor best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek television series. He also has a lengthy record of public service through his involvement with organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League and the Human Rights Campaign. The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine."Upon learning of the decision to name the asteroid after him, he said, "I am now a heavenly body. ... I found out about it yesterday. ... I was blown away. It came out of the clear, blue sky—just like an asteroid."
References
7307 Takei Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA