(137295) 1999 RB216

(137295) 1999 RB216
Discovery
Discovered by C. A. Trujillo, D. C. Jewitt, and J. X. Luu[1]
Discovery date September 8, 1999
Designations
MPC designation (137295) 1999 RB216
none
twotino[2][3]
Orbital characteristics
Aphelion 61.184 AU
Perihelion 33.655 AU
47.420 AU
Eccentricity 0.290
119104 d (326.09 a)[4]
352.4°
Inclination 12.7°
175.7°
208.3°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 153 km[5]
Albedo 0.09 (assumed)
7.3

    (137295) 1999 RB216, also written as 1999 RB216, is a trans-Neptunian object that resides in the Kuiper belt. It was discovered on September 8, 1999, by Chad Trujillo, David C. Jewitt, and Jane X. Luu.

    It is in a 2:1 orbital resonance with the planet Neptune.

    References

    1. ↑ List Of Transneptunian Objects
    2. ↑ "MPEC 2009-J35 :Distant Minor Planets (2009 MAY 29.0 TT)". Minor Planet Center. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
    3. ↑ Marc W. Buie (14 November 2007). "Orbit Fit and Astrometric record for 137295". SwRI (Space Science Department). Retrieved 2009-05-12.
    4. ↑ AstDyS: (137295) 1999RB216
    5. ↑ List of known trans-Neptunian objects