Discovered by Cyril V. Jackson Alternative names 1932 KE Discovered 25 May 1932 Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 25 May 1932 Observation arc 107.20 yr (39154 days) Orbits Sun MPC designation 1244 | |
Aphelion 2.5733178 AU (384.96286 Gm) Perihelion 2.1133946 AU (316.15933 Gm) People also search for 1242 Zambesia, 1468 Zomba, Sun | ||
1244 Deira (1932 KE) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on May 25, 1932, by Cyril V. Jackson at Johannesburg (UO). It was later named after the ancient birthplace of the discoverer, Ossett in West Yorkshire, England. It has a long 210.6 hour rotation period.
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