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1977 TZ. Discovered 1977 Oct. 12 by P. Wild at Zimmerwald.
Named in honor of Max Schürer (1910–1997), who from 1947 to 1980 was director of the Astronomical Institute of the University of Berne. The existence of the observatory at Zimmerwald {see planet (1775)} is due to his initiative, endurance and great technical competence. As a pupil of S. Mauderli {see planet (1748)} he did much numerical work on the orbits of minor planets. Then he dealt with stellar dynamics and finally got deeply involved as a pioneer in satellite geodesy. His courses had broad scope and great clarity, and they inspired many young physicists to have a lasting interest in astronomical problems. (M 21129)
Obituary published in Orion, Jahrg. 56, Nr. 287, p. 1–2 (1998).
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(2003). (2429) Schürer. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2430
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