Kin Endate
Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered 593 asteroids
About Kin Endate
Born 1960. Kin Endate is a Japanese amateur astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
+ Minor planets discovered: 624
His notable discoveries include the minor planets 5648 Axius and 6500 Kodaira, a Jupiter trojan and a Mars-crosser asteroid, respectively. He also recorded the first known precovery images of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with his private diameter telescope on March 15, 1993, ten days before the official discovery of the comet. Kin, who was looking specifically for asteroids, did not know of the comet in his images until after the official discovery.
Awards and honors
The main-belt asteroid 4282 Endate, discovered by his colleagues Seiji Ueda and Hiroshi Kaneda at Kushiro in 1987, was named in his honor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kin Endate?
Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered 593 asteroids
When was Kin Endate born?
Kin Endate was born on 15 December 1960 in Iwaizumi.
What is Kin Endate's occupation?
Kin Endate is an amateur astronomer and discoverer of asteroids.
What nationality is Kin Endate?
Kin Endate is Japanese.
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