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