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1938 EG. Discovered 1938 Feb. 23 by E. Delporte at Uccle.
Named in honor of the Belgian amateur astronomer Edwin Goffin, who has made extensive computations involving minor-planet orbits, and whose initials are indicated by this object’s provisional designation. (M 6832)
Name proposed by J. Meeus.
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(2003). (1722) Goffin. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_1723
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