(652509) Andrewcrossley Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 January 2014 by N. Falla at Mayhill.
Andrew Richard Crossley (1971–2025) was born and brought up in Canada. He was an artist, musician and mechanic. Andrew recycled, repaired and sold garden equipment. He also rebuilt and refurbished guitars. Andrew was known in the community for his support of those in need and would donate musical instruments to low-income families.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #27, 9), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Andrewcrossley is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Andrewcrossley is 3.07 au from the Sun and 3.52 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 652509 |
| Provisional designation | 2014 BF77 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.19 |
| Orbital period | 5.35 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.06 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.95 – 3.17 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0369 |
| Inclination | 8.99° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.95 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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