11351 Leucus

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11351 Leucus is a mid-sized Jupiter L4 trojan, approximately 40 km in diameter. It is a target of the Lucy mission, scheduled for a flyby in April 2028. The assumed D-type asteroid is an exceptionally slow rotator with a rotation period of 466 hours, in addition to having a elongated shape.

Artistic impression of Leucus. Its true appearance is still unknown

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