161 Athor
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| Orbital characteristics 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 2.380 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 2.053 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 2.707 AU |
| Orbital period | 3.67 years |
| Inclination | 9.05° |
| Eccentricity | 0.137 |
| Physical characteristics 1 | |
| Diameter | 44.2 km |
| Rotation period | 7.288 hours |
| Spectral class | M |
| Abs. magnitude | 9.15 |
| Albedo 4 | 0.198 |
| History 2 | |
| Discoverer | J. C. Watson, 1876 |
161 Athor is a metallic Main belt asteroid.
It was discovered by J. C. Watson on April 19, 1876 and named after Hathor, an Egyptian fertility goddess.
An occultation by Athor has been observed, on October 15, 2002.
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