S. Cofré
| Minor planets discovered: 11 [1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Colocolo | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 1974 Caupolican | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 1992 Galvarino | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 2028 Janequeo | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 2654 Ristenpart | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 4878 Gilhutton | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| (5659) 1968 OA1 | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| (8605) 1968 OH | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| (17350) 1968 OJ | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| (27655) 1968 OK | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
| 43722 Carloseduardo | July 18, 1968 | [1] |
|
1 discovered with Carlos Torres | ||
S. Cofré is or was formally an astronomer of the University of Chile, and co-discoverer of 11 minor planets together with Chilean astronomer Carlos Torres from the Cerro El Roble astronomical observatory, Chile, in 1968.[1] One of his co-discoveries is the 10-kilometer sized inner main-belt asteroid and member of the Eos family, 1992 Galvarino, named for the 16th century Mapuche warrior.[2][3]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 24 February 2016. Retrieved March 2016.
- ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (1992) Galvarino. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 161. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved March 2016.
- ↑ "1992 Galvarino (1968 OD)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved March 2016.
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