(175166) Adirondack Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 3 March 2005 by Jarnac at Vail-Jarnac.
The Adirondack Astronomy Retreat was designed to inspire observers to return to their astronomical roots. Since its inception in 2004, this retreat allowed many dark-sky enthusiasts to enjoy, share, and bond under some of the best observing conditions in the northeastern portion of North America.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2018-01-31), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Adirondack is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Adirondack is 2.10 au from the Sun and 1.90 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 175166 |
| Provisional designation | 2005 EZ99 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.56 |
| Orbital period | 4.06 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.54 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.01 – 3.08 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.209 |
| Inclination | 5.74° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.996 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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