When was 15760 Albion discovered?
David C. Jewitt and Jane X. Luu spotted 15760 Albion on the 30th of August 1992 above Mauna Kea Observatory.
Questions about 15760 Albion
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What is the official name of object 15760?
The Minor Planet Center published the official naming citation for 15760 Albion on the 31st of January 2018.
How large is 15760 Albion in kilometers?
Scientists estimate the diameter of 15760 Albion ranges between 108 kilometers and 167 kilometers based on different calculations.
Why did astronomers choose the name Albion for 15760?
Astronomers chose the name Albion from William Blake's complex mythology spanning 1757 to 1827 because another asteroid already bore the title Smiley.
Who named 15760 Albion a cubewano?
Scientists named 15760 Albion a cubewano after the QB portion of its provisional designation 1992 QB1.