Discovered by Edward L. G. Bowell Alternative names 1981 FD Observation arc 12821 days (35.10 yr) Absolute magnitude 14.9 Discoverer Edward L. G. Bowell Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 30 March 1981 Minor planet category Outer main belt Discovered 30 March 1981 Orbits Sun Discovery site Anderson Mesa Station MPC designation 3688 | |
Aphelion 4.76444 AU (712.750 Gm) | ||
3688 Navajo (1981 FD) is an outer main-belt asteroid discovered on March 30, 1981 by Edward L. G. Bowell at Anderson Mesa. It is one of very few asteroids located in the 2 : 1 mean motion resonance with Jupiter. Named for the Navajo people of the southwest United States.
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