Åke Wallenquist

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Asteroids discovered: 1 [1]
1980 Tezcatlipoca June 19, 1950 with A. G. Wilson

Åke Anders Edvard Wallenquist (January 16, 1904 – April 8, 1994) was a

popular astronomy
in Sweden among the professional astronomers. His books inspired generations of young people to become interested in astronomy.

Asteroid 2114 Wallenquist was named in his honour.

References

  1. ^ "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.

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