Laocoon

(1978 VG6 )

NOW @ 28 PIS 5

Inclination: 2.337

Eccentricity: 0.128

Period: 11.937 years

AU 5.223

Type: 0009

Discovery Chart

7.11.1978 00:00 Palomar 116w51 33n21 observations 1

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Named for the priest of Apollo at Troy who warned the Trojans against the Trojan Horse. He and his two sons were killed by serpents sent by Athena {see planet (881)} or Apollo {see planet (1862)}. (M 12210) _ _.

Discovered on 7-11-1978 in Palomar by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J.
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