(382238) Euphemus Jupiter Trojan
Discovered on 8 July 2011 by L. Elenin at Mayhill-ISON.
Euphemus, son of Troezenus, was a leader of the Thracian Cicones, and an ally of the Trojans. He was killed either by Achilles or by one of the following four: Diomedes, Idomeneus and the two Ajaxes.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2014-01-16), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Euphemus is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Euphemus is 5.15 au from the Sun and 4.67 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 382238 |
| Provisional designation | 2012 SN9 |
| Orbit class | Jupiter Trojan |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.42 |
| Orbital period | 11.6 years |
| Semi-major axis | 5.12 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 4.75 – 5.48 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0712 |
| Inclination | 12.4° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 3.75 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.