(39557) Gielgud Amor
Discovered on 2 May 1992 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak.
Renowned for his portrayal of Hamlet in 1936, British actor John Gielgud (1904-2000) later played all the major Shakespearean roles. Also known for his more popular performances, he won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, these last two awards for Best Supporting Actor in Arthur (1981) and for directing Hamlet (1961).Naming citation (20061109/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Gielgud is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Gielgud is 1.30 au from the Sun and 1.42 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 39557 |
| Provisional designation | 1992 JG |
| Orbit class | Amor · near-Earth |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.01 |
| Orbital period | 3.41 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.26 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.30 – 3.23 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.426 |
| Inclination | 5.55° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.298 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.