Ekard is a fast spinner, completing a rotation on its axis in just 5.93 hours .
Classified as a main-belt asteroid, it orbits at a safe distance from Earth—roughly 0.87 AU (about 81 million miles) at its closest point—and poses no threat of impact. Scientific Significance 694 Amy
The Silent Giant: Unveiling 694 Ekard In the vast expanse of the asteroid belt—a cosmic junkyard between Mars and Jupiter—resides a celestial body with a peculiar name and a significant footprint: . Discovered at the dawn of the 20th century, this asteroid serves as more than just a wandering rock; it is a time capsule of the early solar system and a testament to the collaborative, sometimes playful nature of early astronomy. Discovery and a Mirror-Image Legacy Ekard is a fast spinner, completing a rotation
The couple chose a name that honored their alma mater in a clever, backwards fashion: is simply "Drake" spelled in reverse. This whimsical nomenclature remains one of the more unique stories in the Minor Planet Center’s records. Physical and Orbital Profile Discovered at the dawn of the 20th century,