Discovered by C. Shoemaker MPC designation 1985 JA Observation arc 11094 days (30.37 yr) Inclination 36.769857° Discoverer Carolyn S. Shoemaker Asteroid group Amor asteroid | Discovery date 14 May 1985 Alternative names MPO 270210 Discovered 14 May 1985 Orbits Sun Discovery site Palomar Observatory | |
Aphelion 2.171117227430984 AU (324.79451426376 Gm) Similar 4954 Eric, Sun, 3554 Amun, 3552 Don Quixote, Solar System | ||
3553 Mera (or 1985 JA) is an Amor asteroid discovered on May 14, 1985 by C. Shoemaker at Palomar. It was named for Maera, a daughter of Praetus.
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