Discovered by K. Reinmuth MPC designation 1258 Observation arc 83.70 yr (30570 days) Orbits Sun | Discovery date 8 August 1932 Alternative names 1932 PG Discovered 8 August 1932 Discoverer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth Asteroid group Asteroid belt | |
Aphelion 3.3205334 AU (496.74473 Gm) Discovery site Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl Similar 1862 Apollo, Sun, 1419 Danzig, 1056 Azalea, 1111 Reinmuthia | ||
1258 Sicilia (1932 PG) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on August 8, 1932, by K. Reinmuth at Heidelberg. It is named for the Latin name of the island of Sicily.
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