1981 Midas

1981 Midas
Radar images of Midas by the Arecibo Observatory in March 2018
Discovery[1]
Discovered byC. Kowal
Discovery sitePalomar Obs.
Discovery date6 March 1973
Designations
(1981) Midas
Pronunciation/ˈmaɪdəs/[2]
Named after
Midās (Greek mythology)[3]
1973 EA
Orbital characteristics[1]
Epoch 4 September 2017 (JD 2458000.5)
Uncertainty parameter 0
Observation arc41.97 yr (15,330 days)
Aphelion2.9307 AU
Perihelion0.6212 AU
1.7759 AU
Eccentricity0.6502
2.37 yr (864 days)
256.48°
0° 24m 59.4s / day
Inclination39.833°
356.90°
267.80°
Earth MOID0.0045 AU (1.8 LD)
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
5.22 h[7][8]
  • 0.2661 (derived)[6]
  • 0.293±0.025[5]

1981 Midas, provisional designation 1973 EA, is a vestoid asteroid, classified as a near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid, approximately 2 kilometers in diameter.[1]

It was discovered on 6 March 1973 by American astronomer Charles Kowal at Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California.[4] It was named after King Midas from Greek mythology.[3]

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