(1133) Lugduna
Asteroid (1133) Lugduna |
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Properties of the orbit ( animation ) | |
Orbit type | Main belt asteroid |
Major semi-axis | 2.1869 AU |
eccentricity | 0.1870 |
Perihelion - aphelion | 1.778 AU - 2.5958 AU |
Inclination of the orbit plane | 5.377 ° |
Sidereal period | 3.234 a |
Mean orbital velocity | 20.14 km / s |
Physical Properties | |
Medium diameter | 12 km |
Absolute brightness | 11,996 likes |
history | |
Explorer | H. van Gent |
Date of discovery | September 13, 1929 |
Another name | 1929 RC 1 , A908 BD |
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(1133) Lugduna is an asteroid of the main belt that was discovered on September 13, 1929 by the Dutch astronomer Hendrik van Gent in Johannesburg .
The name of the asteroid probably represents the feminine form of the Latin name Lugdunum . Lugdunum Batavorum stands for the Dutch city of Leiden . However, it could also mean the French city of Lyon .