(9007) James Bond = 1983 TE1
Discovered 1983 Oct. 5 by A. Mrkos at Kleť.
Named for British Secret Service agent James Bond (007), the creation
of novelist Ian Fleming, a former British naval intelligence officer.
Between 1952 and 1964, Fleming churned out twelve novels and two
collections of short stories. Eighteen movies were based on the Bond legend,
including Dr. No, Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies,
all with the compelling
ingredients of action, seduction, humor and high technology.
Two of the best-known Bond players are Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan.
Name suggested by J. Tichá, M. Tichý and Z. Moravec.
(MPC 34349 – 1999 April 2)
The image of minor planet (9007) James Bond is 120 sec exposure
taken on 1997 May 3.842 UT with 0.57-m reflector + CCD camera SBIG ST-8
of the Klet Observatory. The field of view is 16 to 10 arcminutes
with north to the top and west to the right.
The minor planet is arrowed.
Observers J. Ticha, M. Tichy and Z. Moravec.
This image was originally prepared for BBC News Online.
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