1223 Neckar facts for kids
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | K. Reinmuth |
| Discovery date | October 6, 1931 |
| Designations | |
| 1930 MN, 1931 TA1, 1953 FC, A907 VD, A909 BD, A917 XC, A917 YA | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Aphelion | 3.0420179 |
| Perihelion | 2.6961325 |
| 2.8690752 | |
| Eccentricity | 0.0602782 |
| 4.86 yr | |
| Inclination | 2.55028 |
| 41.07311 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| S | |
| 10.58 | |
1223 Neckar is a small space rock, also known as an asteroid. It travels around the Sun in the main asteroid belt. This belt is a busy area between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. 1223 Neckar is part of a special group called the Koronis Family.
About Asteroid 1223 Neckar
1223 Neckar is an asteroid, which is like a small planet. It orbits the Sun, just like Earth does. This asteroid is found in the main asteroid belt. This busy region of space is located between the planets Mars and Jupiter. It's home to millions of asteroids.
Part of the Koronis Family
This asteroid is a member of the Koronis Family. This family is a group of asteroids that share similar orbits. They are thought to have come from a larger asteroid that broke apart long ago.
Discovery and Naming
Asteroid 1223 Neckar was discovered by a German astronomer named K. Reinmuth. He found it on October 6, 1931. Reinmuth discovered many asteroids during his career. This asteroid was named after the Neckar River in Germany. It is a well-known river that flows through southwestern Germany.
