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10332 Défi

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Defi
Discovery
Discovered byCarolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy
Discovery sitePalomar Observatory
Discovery dateMay 13, 1991
Designations
10332
1991 JT1, 1950 HP1, 1995 JZ1
Orbital characteristics
Epoch November 30, 2008
Aphelion2.9446458
Perihelion2.1660644
Eccentricity0.1523431
1492.0222812
81.12187
Inclination15.68013
180.12185
84.20836
Physical characteristics
13.1

10332 Defi (1991 JT1) is a Main-belt Asteroid discovered on May 13, 1991 by Carolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy at Palomar Observatory.

Named for a costumed run through the streets of Montreal, Canada for a fundraising event for cancer research programs at Montreal universities since 1990 by the organization Defi Corporatif Canderel.

References

  • Minor Planet Circulars, 1999 November 23.