1516 Henry
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| Orbital characteristics 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 2.620 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 2.126 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 3.115 AU |
| Orbital period | 4.24 years |
| Inclination | 8.73° |
| Eccentricity | 0.189 |
| Physical characteristics 1 | |
| Diameter | 19.9 km |
| Abs. magnitude | 12.30 |
| Albedo 4 | 0.054 |
| History 2 | |
| Designation | 1938 BG |
| Discoverer | A. Patry, 1938 |
1516 Henry is a dark main belt asteroid.
It was discovered on January 28, 1938 by André Patry and named after Paul and Prosper Henry, two brothers who discovered many asteroids.
Little is known about Henry.
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