11714 Mikebrown
| Designations | |
|---|---|
| MPC designation | 11714 |
Named after | Michael E. Brown |
| 1998 HQ51 | |
| Orbital characteristics[1] | |
| Epoch January 4, 2010 | |
| Aphelion | 3.3519 AU (Q) |
| Perihelion | 1.9943 AU (q) |
| 2.6731 AU (a) | |
| Eccentricity | 0.2539 |
| 4.37 yr | |
| 157.86 (M) | |
| Inclination | 2.9989° |
| 179.22° | |
| 133.55° | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | <10km[2] |
| 15.58 to 20.27 | |
| 13.9[1] | |
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11714 Mikebrown (1998 HQ51) is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Lowell Observatory. It is named after the astronomer Michael E. Brown.
Mikebrown is unusually eccentric and not very bright.[1] With an absolute magnitude (H) of only 13.9,[1] it is likely less than 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in diameter.[2]
Astronomers have not noticed any outbursts by Mikebrown.
On May 15, 2012, Mikebrown came within about 14.8 Gm (0.099 AU) of 625 Xenia.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: 11714 Mikebrown (1998 HQ51)" (2010-01-08 last obs). Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- 1 2 "Absolute Magnitude (H)". NASA/JPL. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ↑ "Mikebrown close approaches less than 15Gm". Retrieved 2010-01-29. (Solex 10)
External links
- Orbital simulation from JPL (Java) / Ephemeris
- 11714 Mikebrown at the JPL Small-Body Database
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