(634624) Almazgaleev Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 10 November 2010 by B. Satovski T. V. Kryachko at Zelenchukskaya.
Almaz Galeev (1975–2021) was a Russian astronomer at Kazan University. His research involved CCD observations of asteroids, stars, and active galactic nuclei. In addition to his research, he was actively involved in teaching, organizing international conferences, and promoting public understanding of astronomy.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Almazgaleev is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Almazgaleev is 3.12 au from the Sun and 2.13 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 634624 |
| Provisional designation | 2012 BL141 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.05 |
| Orbital period | 5.47 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.10 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 3.00 – 3.20 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0320 |
| Inclination | 8.21° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 2.00 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.