Thersites
(2008 P-L )
Inclination: 16.754
Eccentricity: 0.11
Period: 12.244 years
AU 5.312
Type: 0009
Discovery Chart
24.9.1960 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1 << prev in category - Trojans - next in category >>
Named after a Greek warrior who wanted to stop the siege of Troy and go home. This is a fitting name for this asteroid which was found farthest from the Trojan libration point. (M 3826) _ _.
Discovered on 24-9-1960 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T. | ||
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