Karl Augustesen

Asteroids discovered: 6

3033 Holbaek[1][2]	March 5, 1984
3318 Blixen[1]	April 23, 1985
3596 Meriones[1]	November 14, 1985
3934 Tove[1][2]	February 23, 1987
5320 Lisbeth[1][2]	November 14, 1985
5321 Jagras[1][2]	November 14, 1985
1 with Poul Jensen 2 with Hans Jørn Fogh Olsen

Karl A. Augustesen (born 1945) is a Danish astronomer.

Working at Brorfelde Observatory, he has discovered a number of asteroids.

The asteroid 5171 Augustesen was named in his honor.

References

• Schmadel, Lutz D.: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. 5th ed. Springer, Berlin 2003, ISBN 3540002383