Occhialini


Asteroid 20081, Occhialini, was discovered March 12, 1994 by Vittorio Goretti and Maura Tombelli at Cima Ekar Observing Station near Asiago, Vicenza, Italy. It has a period of 3 years, 309 days.

It was named for Italian physicist Giuseppe Occhialini (1907-1993), who was known for his work with subatomic particles and cosmic rays. He was also an avid mountain climber and certified alpine guide.

Giuseppe "Beppo" Occhialini


The meaning of asteroid Occhialini seems to be: as if put under a curse, breaking the evil eye; possibly, mountain climbing..



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