Discovered by E. F. Helin MPC designation 9947 Takaishuji Observation arc 14930 days (40.88 yr) Absolute magnitude 14.2 Discoverer Eleanor F. Helin Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 17 August 1990 Alternative names (9947) 1990 QB Discovered 17 August 1990 Orbits Sun Discovery site Palomar Observatory | |
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Aphelion 2.9225373 AU (437.20536 Gm) Similar 4015 Wilson–Harrington, Sun, 6489 Golevka, 9969 Braille, 4769 Castalia | ||
9947 Takaishuji is a main belt asteroid. It orbits the Sun once every 3.56 years.
Discovered on August 17, 1990 by E. F. Helin, it was given the provisional designation "1990 QB". It was later renamed 9947 Takaishuji after Shuji Takai, a Japanese schoolteacher in Kuroishi.
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