Named in honour of Donald C. Morton (b. 1933-), director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976-1986 and of the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics in Ottawa during 1986-2000. With a rocket he made the first ultraviolet spectral observations of stars. He played a leading role in the development of the Gemini Observatory.
Orbit type: Main Belt
Reference: 42368
Name:
Morton
Number:
20106
Designation:
1995 QG
Disc. Date:
1995-08-20
Discoverer:
Balam, D.D.
Disc. Place:
Victoria