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1979 FJ2. Discovered 1979 Mar. 23 by N. S. Chernykh at Nauchnyj.
Named in honor of Vladimir Afanasjevich Obruchev (1863–1956), outstanding geologist and geographer who made a valuable contribution to the geologic exploration of Siberia and central Asia. He also wrote popular books on science and science-fiction novels. (M 12013)
Obruchev is also honored by a lunar crater.
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(2003). (3128) Obruchev. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_3129
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