Exceptionally Slow-rotating Objects
Rotation periods have been determined for only a small fraction of asteroids (from light curves or from radar studies). Most asteroids have rotation periods of less than 24 hours. There are 14 objects suspected of having a rotation period greater than 30 days (720 hours).
| Name | Rotation period (hours) |
|---|---|
| 846 Lipperta | 1641 |
| 912 Maritima | 1332 |
| 1235 Schorria | 1265 |
| 288 Glauke | 1200 |
| 1220 Crocus | 737 |
| 253 Mathilde | 417.7 |
| 1998 QR52 | 234 |
| 3691 Bede | 226.8 |
| 9969 Braille | 226.4 |
| (38071) 1999 GU3 | 216 |
| (65407) 2002 RP120 | 200 |
See also: Minor Planet Lightcurve Parameters
Read more about this topic: List Of Notable Asteroids
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