(1272) Gefion

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( 1272 ) gefion is an asteroid of the main belt, which was discovered on 10 October 1931 by the German astronomer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth at Heidelberg State Observatory king - chair of the University of Heidelberg.

The name of the asteroid is derived from gefion fountain in the Danish capital Copenhagen. Gefion is a figure from Norse mythology.

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