Heimdal

(1987 SO3 )
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NOW @ 0 SAG 29
FOUND @ 9 PIS 41
 
Inclination: 9.499
Eccentricity: 0.242
Period: 7.834 years
AU 3.945
Type: 0008

Discovery Chart

25.9.1987 22:02 Brorfelde 11e40 55n37 observations 1


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Named after the god of dawn and light in Norse mythology, son of Odin {see planet  (3989)}, born of nine virgins (all sisters). He is the watchman of the Aesir and guards Bifrost, the bridge between heaven and earth, against the giants. He is famous for his eyesight and can hear the grass grow. When be blows his lure Gjallarhorn it is heard throughout the world. (M 22500) _ _.


Discovered on 25-9-1987 in Brorfelde by Jensen, P.

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