1809 Prometheus
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1809 Prometheus
Summary
1809 Prometheus is an asteroid[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- 1809 Prometheus is credited with the discovery of Cornelis Johannes van Houten[3].
- 1809 Prometheus is credited with the discovery of Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld[4].
- 1809 Prometheus is credited with the discovery of Tom Gehrels[5].
- 1809 Prometheus is credited with the discovery of Palomar–Leiden survey[6].
- 1809 Prometheus's instance of is recorded as asteroid[7].
- 1809 Prometheus's site of astronomical discovery is recorded as Palomar Observatory[8].
- Prometheus is named after 1809 Prometheus[9].
- 1809 Prometheus followed Q144082[10].
- 1809 Prometheus was followed by Q144114[11].
- 1809 Prometheus's minor planet group is recorded as asteroid belt[12].
- 1809 Prometheus's parent astronomical body is recorded as Sun[13].
- 1809 Prometheus's provisional designation is recorded as 1943 EA1[14].
- 1809 Prometheus's provisional designation is recorded as 1955 SW[15].
- 1809 Prometheus's provisional designation is recorded as 1955 VA[16].
- 1809 Prometheus's provisional designation is recorded as 1965 UR[17].
- 1809 Prometheus's provisional designation is recorded as 2522 P-L[18].
- 1809 Prometheus's time of discovery or invention is recorded as September 24, 1960[19].
- 1809 Prometheus's significant event is recorded as naming[20].
- 1809 Prometheus's orbital eccentricity is recorded as {'amount': '+0.10'}[21].
- 1809 Prometheus's orbital eccentricity is recorded as {'amount': '+0.1026342'}[22].
- 1809 Prometheus's orbital eccentricity is recorded as {'amount': '+0.09898530114725658'}[23].
- 1809 Prometheus's absolute magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+11.7'}[24].
- 1809 Prometheus's absolute magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+11.6'}[25].
- 1809 Prometheus's absolute magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+11.71'}[26].
- 1809 Prometheus's orbital inclination is recorded as {'unit': 'Q28390', 'amount': '+3.25837'}[27].
Body
Definition and Type
1809 Prometheus's instance of is recorded as asteroid[7].
Origins
Prometheus is named after 1809 Prometheus[9].
Why It Matters
1809 Prometheus has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]