(1592) Mathieu

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Asteroid
(1592) Mathieu
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt asteroid
Major semi-axis 2.7688  AU
eccentricity 0.3028
Perihelion - aphelion 1.9305 AU - 3.6071 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 13.477 °
Sidereal period 4.607 a
Mean orbital velocity 17.90 km / s
Physical Properties
Medium diameter 13.48 km
Albedo 0.223
Absolute brightness 11,915 mag
Spectral class X
history
Explorer S. Arend
Date of discovery June 1, 1951
Another name 1951 LA, 1951 LG
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(1592) Mathieu is an asteroid of the main belt discovered on June 1, 1951 by the Belgian astronomer Sylvain Julien Victor Arend in Ukkel .

The name of the asteroid is derived from one of the explorer's grandchildren.

See also