2597 Arthur

2597 Arthur is a small main belt asteroid, which was discovered by Edward L. G. Bowell in 1980. It is named after King Arthur, the legendary British ruler.

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Famous quotes containing the word arthur:

    I trust the time is nigh when, with the universal assent of civilized people, all international differences shall be determined without resort to arms by the benignant processes of civilization.
    —Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886)