Mbikqyrës

Mbikqyrës, also known as Mbikqyrës 1, is a small, rocky asteroid located in the inner region of the asteroid belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 14, 1990, by astronomers Carolyn Shoemaker and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The asteroid is named after Mbikqyrës, a character from Albanian folklore.

Mbikqyrës 1 has an estimated diameter of about 1.5 kilometers and orbits the Sun with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.4 astronomical units (AU). Its orbital period is roughly 3.7 Earth years, and it has an eccentricity of 0.15, indicating a relatively circular orbit. The asteroid's rotation period is about 5.5 hours.

The surface of Mbikqyrës 1 is believed to be composed primarily of silicate rock, similar to many other asteroids in the inner asteroid belt. Its spectral classification is S-type, which suggests a composition rich in silicate minerals. The asteroid does not exhibit any significant spectral features, which may indicate a relatively uniform surface composition.

Mbikqyrës 1 is not a particularly notable asteroid in terms of scientific research, but it serves as an important object for studying the dynamics and composition of asteroids in the inner asteroid belt. Its discovery and subsequent observations have contributed to our understanding of the region's population and the processes that shape these small solar system bodies.