Epimetheus

(4196 P-L )

NOW @ 8 GEM 54

Inclination: 4.032

Eccentricity: 0.093

Period: 3.315 years

AU 2.223

Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

24.9.1960 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1

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Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus {see planet (1809)}, opened the Pandora {see planet (55)} box, which contained all the illnesses and ailments of mankind. (M 3935) _ _.

Discovered on 24-9-1960 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.
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