(164585) Oenomaos Jupiter Trojan
Discovered on 13 July 2007 by P. Kocher at Marly.
In Greek mythology, King Oenomaus of Pisa was the son of Ares by Harpina and father of Hippodamia. He married Evarete of Argos, the daughter of Acrisius and Eurydice. Oenomaus' chariot race was one legendary origin of the Olympic Games.Naming citation (20111210/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Oenomaos is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Oenomaos is 5.33 au from the Sun and 6.22 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 164585 |
| Provisional designation | 2007 ND2 |
| Orbit class | Jupiter Trojan |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 12.79 |
| Orbital period | 11.9 years |
| Semi-major axis | 5.20 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 5.03 – 5.37 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0327 |
| Inclination | 14.0° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 4.04 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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