1986 RQ5. Discovered 1986 Sept. 9 by H. Debehogne at La Silla. (*M 19665)
According to Inca legend, Rahua, Ocllo {see planet (475)}, Cora {see planet (504)} and Huaco were the wives of the four sons of Pirua Wiracocha, creator god of civilization, sometimes associated with the Pleiades, and for whom the nation of Peru is named. (M 54825)
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(2006). (5056) Rahua [2.64, 0.20, 7.3]. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_93
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