1810 Epimetheus is an asteroid that was discovered on September 24, 1960 by Cornelis Johannes Van Houten, Ingrid Van Houten-Groeneveld, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory near Pauma Valley, California.
It was named after Epimetheus the Titan in Greek mythology.
One of Saturn's satellites is also named Epimetheus.
Orbital revolution: 3 years, 115 days
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