1981 Midas was discovered March 6, 1973 by Charles Kowal at Palomar Observatory. It was named for Midas, who in Greek mythology was a king of Phrygia. It has a rotational period of 2 years, 134 days.
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1981 Midas was discovered March 6, 1973 by Charles Kowal at Palomar Observatory. It was named for Midas, who in Greek mythology was a king of Phrygia. It has a rotational period of 2 years, 134 days.
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