43193 Secinaro | Discovered 2000 Jan. 1 by L. Tesi and A. Boattini at San Marcello Pistoiese. |
Secinaro, in the province of L´Aquila, is the location of what is probably the first meteoric impact crater discovered in Italy, dating to the fourth or fifth century. The town's mayor has established a "National Golden Meteorite Prize" for amateur astronomers who have conducted research on the solar system's minor bodies. |
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Reference: 20051215/MPCPages.arc | Last Updated: 2006-03-22 |