Named in honour of Russell M. Robb (b. 1952-), astronomer at the University of Victoria, who played the leading role in automating the university's 0.5-m telescope and equipping it with a CCD camera. The telescope has been used extensively in the university's observational programs, including astrometric work on comets and minor planets.
Orbit type: Main Belt Asteroid
Reference: MPC 38201
Name:
Russrobb
Number:
11955
Designation:
1994 CA1
Disc. Date:
1994-02-08
Discoverer:
Balam, D.D.
Disc. Place:
Victoria