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1952 UW1. Discovered 1952 Oct. 22 by M. B. Protitch at Belgrade.
Named in memory of Nikola Tesla (1856–1943), the famous Yugoslav-born physicist well known for his numerous scientific researches and discoveries in the field of multi-phase and high frequency currents and radio electro-communications. (M 9477)
Tesla is also honored by a lunar crater.
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(2003). (2244) Tesla. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2245
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