Asteroids named after people called Fernand
馃懚 Fernand as a baby name
Fernand Joseph D茅si茅 Contandin, known as screen actor Fernandel (1903-1971), made the unforgettable movie La Vache et le Prisonnier in 1959, together with the cow Maguerite. He also created the character Don Camillo, based on the work of Giovanni Guareschi.Discovered 4 September 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
Fernand Rigaux (1905-1962) was a Belgian astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Uccle, who discovered several asteroids (including the one that now bears his name). He was also a co-discoverer of comet 49P/Arend-Rigaux. Name suggested by W.A. Fr枚ger.Discovered 26 March 1933 by F. Rigaux, Uccle
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