(85633) 1998 KR65

(85633) 1998 KR65
Discovery
Discovered by Gary M. Bernstein
Discovery date May 29, 1998
Designations
MPC designation (85633) 1998 KR65
none
TNO (cubewano)[1][2]
Orbital characteristics
Aphelion 44.859 AU
Perihelion 42.385 AU
43.622 AU
Eccentricity 0.028
105239 d (288.13 y)[3]
?km/s
246.1°
Inclination 1.2°
101.9°
328.9°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 192 km[4]
Albedo 0.09 (assumed)
6.8

    (85633) 1998 KR65, also written as (85633) 1998 KR65, is a cubewano. It has a perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) at 42.385 AU and an aphelion (farthest approach from the Sun) at 44.859 AU. It is about 192 km in diameter. It was discovered on May 29, 1998, by Gary M. Bernstein.

    References

    1. "MPEC 2009-R09 :Distant Minor Planets (2009 SEPT. 16.0 TT)". IAU Minor Planet Center. 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
    2. Marc W. Buie. "Orbit Fit and Astrometric record for 85633". SwRI (Space Science Department). Retrieved 2009-10-04. 2007-05-22 using 55 observations
    3. AstDyS: (85633) 1998KR65
    4. List of known trans-Neptunian objects

    1. http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/TNOs.html


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