Minor planet (1179) Mally

The trail of Minor Planet (1179) Mally, as seen on a 30-min. blue ESO Schmidt plate obtained on March 12, 1986. (ESO Press Release eso8611; BW)

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso8611a
Type:Observation
Release date:4 December 1986
Related releases:eso8611
Size:1767 x 1551 px

About the Object

Name:(1179) Mally
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Asteroid
Category:Solar System

Image Formats

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Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Optical
B
ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope

Exposure time: 1800s