Automedon

(1981 JR )

NOW @ 3 VIR 17

Inclination: 21.112

Eccentricity: 0.028

Period: 11.563 years

AU 5.113

Type: 0009

Discovery Chart

3.5.1981 00:00 Anderson Mesa 111w32 35n5 observations 1

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Named for the son of Diores and the charioteer of Achilles {see planet (588)}. Automedon killed the Trojan Aretus to avenge the death of Patroclus {see planet (617)}. (M 8544) _ _.

Discovered on 3-5-1981 in Anderson Mesa by Bowell, E.
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