S. Cofré

S. Cofré is or was a Chilean 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 her 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]

Minor planets discovered: 11[1]
1973 ColocoloJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
1974 CaupolicanJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
1992 GalvarinoJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
2028 JanequeoJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
2654 RistenpartJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
4878 GilhuttonJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
5659 VergaraJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
(8605) 1968 OHJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
(17350) 1968 OJJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
(27655) 1968 OKJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC
43722 CarloseduardoJuly 18, 1968[1]MPC

1 discovered with Carlos Torres

See also

References

  1. "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  2. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(1992) Galvarino". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (1992) Galvarino. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 161. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_1993. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
  3. "1992 Galvarino (1968 OD)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2 March 2016.


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