(2055) Dvořák

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Asteroid
(2055) Dvořák
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Epoch:  March 5, 2013 ( JD 2.456.356.960677799218)
Orbit type Inner main belt
Major semi-axis 2.31  AU
eccentricity 0.311
Perihelion - aphelion 1.591 AU - 3.029 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 21.49 °
Length of the ascending node 340.444 °
Argument of the periapsis 244.194 °
Time of passage of the perihelion March 5, 2013
Sidereal period 3.51 a
Physical Properties
Rotation period 4.405 h
Absolute brightness 12.7 mag
history
Explorer Luboš Kohoutek
Date of discovery 19th February 1973
Another name 1974 DB
Source: Unless otherwise stated, the data comes from JPL Small-Body Database Browser . The affiliation to an asteroid family is automatically determined from the AstDyS-2 database . Please also note the note on asteroid items.

(2055) Dvořák ( 1974 DB ) is an asteroid in the main belt that crosses the Mars orbit and was discovered by Luboš Kohoutek at the Hamburg observatory ( Bergedorf district ) on February 19, 1974 .

designation

The asteroid was named after the Bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904).

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Lutz D. Schmadel : Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, Volume 1 . Springer-Verlag, Berlin 2003, 5th edition, ISBN 3-540-00238-3 . Page 166 (English)