(102211) Angelofaggiano Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 1 October 1999 by Di Sora, M., Mallia, F. at Campo Catino.
Angelo Faggiano (1934-2017) was an Italian publisher. For a quarter of a century he published the most important Italian magazines about astronomy (le Stelle and Orione), as well as dozens of books for amateur astronomers. He contributed to spreading astronomy via educational events, awards and star parties.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2017-12-03), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Angelofaggiano is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Angelofaggiano is 2.50 au from the Sun and 3.28 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 102211 |
| Provisional designation | 1999 TQ |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.27 |
| Orbital period | 3.72 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.40 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.84 – 2.96 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.233 |
| Inclination | 1.70° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.849 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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