1999 XD37. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by C. W. Juels at Fountain Hills. (*MPO 51499)
Hugh Downs (1921– ) is a television pioneer, program host, journalist and prolific author. He is also a board of governors member of the National Space Society and was a longtime president and chairman of the predecessor National Space Institute. (M 52326)
The name was suggested by M. Trueblood.
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(2006). (71000) Hughdowns [2.67, 0.18, 13.0]. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_2708
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