18931946

18931946 is an asteroid that was discovered on October 29, 1973, by the Soviet astronomer Tamara Smirnova. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits the Sun within the asteroid belt, a region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid is approximately 1.5 kilometers in diameter and has a rotation period of about 5.5 hours. It is named after the year of its discovery, 1973, and the number 1946, which is the year of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II. The asteroid's orbit is relatively stable, with an eccentricity of 0.13 and an inclination of 1.5 degrees. It is not known to have any moons or to be part of any asteroid family. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that it is likely composed of silicate materials. 18931946 is not a near-Earth object, meaning it does not pose a threat to Earth. It is currently being monitored by astronomers to study its orbit and physical properties.