(56067) Argerich Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 17 December 1998 by ODAS at Caussols.
Martha Argerich (b. 1941) is a world-renowned Argentine pianist celebrated for her virtuosity and passionate performances. She began playing the piano at an early age and trained both in her home country and in Europe. Her unique style and energetic stage presence have made her an iconic figure in contemporary classical music.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #17, 21), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Argerich is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Argerich is 2.72 au from the Sun and 1.77 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 56067 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 YH2 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.14 |
| Orbital period | 4.21 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.61 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.23 – 2.98 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.143 |
| Inclination | 12.6° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.24 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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