Hathor
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A small asteroid that passes near Earth and is numbered 2340
- proper noun
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Hathor
- Scientists observed Hathor as it made a close approach to Earth in 2021.
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The orbit of Hathor is carefully monitored by astronomers for potential future encounters.
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The asteroid Hathor was discovered in 1977.
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A research team published new findings about the composition of Hathor after analyzing telescope data.
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Have you heard about Hathor and its orbit?
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Astronomers tracked Hathor as it passed close to Earth's orbit earlier this year.
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Data collected from the space probe revealed insights into the structure of Hathor.
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The name Hathor is used to refer to an asteroid that scientists are studying for its potential resources.
Surface Forms
Hathor main
Etymology
Hathor the asteroid was named after the Egyptian goddess ḥwt-ḥr 'House of Horus', which makes sense because she is connected to the sky and stars, so a space object carries her name.
