26194 Chasolivier | Discovered 1997 Feb. 10 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. |
Charles P. Olivier (1884-1975) was an American astronomer who, with William Denning in England, developed the scientific visual study of meteors. He founded the American Meteor Society in 1911 and led the AMS for decades. He encouraged many young observers, including the discoverer, J. Montani. |
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Reference: 20091004/MPCPages.arc | Last Updated: 2009-10-06 |
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