Discovered by A. Mrkos MPC designation 5026 Martes Observation arc 22984 days (62.93 yr) Absolute magnitude 13.9 Discoverer Antonín Mrkos Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 22 August 1987 Minor planet category main-belt Discovered 22 August 1987 Orbits Sun Discovery site Kleť Observatory | |
Alternative names 1987 QL1; 1965 QE
1976 QL; 1980 VA2 Similar Asteroid belt, Solar System, Sun, 45P/Honda–Mrkos–Pajdušáková, Jupiter trojan | ||
5026 Martes (1987 QL1) is a main-belt asteroid discovered on August 22, 1987 by Antonín Mrkos at Kleť Observatory. It is the primary member of a small asteroid family, appropriately named the Martes family.
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