161989 Cacus

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Discovered by HE Schuster MPC designation 1978 CA Observation arc 13905 days (38.07 yr) Discovered 8 February 1978 Spectral type S-type asteroid Discovery site La Silla Observatory		Discovery date 8 February 1978 Alternative names MPO 338323 Aphelion 1.3633 AU (203.95 Gm) Absolute magnitude 17.2 Discoverer Hans-Emil Schuster Asteroid group Apollo asteroid
Similar 4183 Cuno, 2201 Oljato, 69230 Hermes, 4660 Nereus, 4581 Asclepius

161989 Cacus (or 1978 CA) is an Apollo asteroid, near Earth asteroid, and a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA).

It is named after the fire-breathing monster called Cacus, who stole Hercules' cattle.

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