(15810) 1994 JR1
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Discovery | |
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Discovered by: | M. J. Irwin, A. Zytkow |
Discovery date: | May 12, 1994 |
MPC designation: | (15810) 1994 JR1 |
Minor planet category: | plutino |
Orbital characteristics[1] | |
Aphelion distance: | 44.507 AU |
Perihelion distance: | 34.756 AU |
Semi-major axis: | 39.631 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.123 |
Mean anomaly: | 15.6° |
Inclination: | 3.8° |
Longitude of ascending node: | 144.7° |
Argument of perihelion: | 102.8° |
Physical characteristics | |
Dimensions: | 127 km |
Absolute magnitude: | 7.7 |
(15810) 1994 JR1, also written as 1994 JR1, is a Plutino, with 2:3 resonance with Neptune, similar to Pluto. It has a perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) at 34.756 AU and an aphelion (farthest distance from the Sun) at 44.507[2], so it is in a relatively eccentric orbit. It is about 127 km in diameter[2], so it is unlikely to be classified as a dwarf planet due to its relatively small size. It was discovered on May 12, 1994 by M. J. Irwin and A. Zytkow.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/TNOs.html
- ^ a b List of Known Trans-Neptunian Objects, Johnston's Archive, updated September 21, 2006, accessed January 25, 2007
- ^ Minor Planet Electronic Circular 1994-K06, Minor Planet Center, published May 26, 1994, accessed January 25, 2007
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