(28149) Arieldaniel Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 14 October 1998 by LONEOS at Anderson Mesa.
Ariel Daniel (b. 1998) is a Senior Educator at Lowell Observatory. Her enthusiasm for astronomy and teaching is reflected in rave reviews from guests and staff alike. Ariel inspires the next generation of scientists by being personable and educational in both onsite and online programs.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 2, #12, 8), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Arieldaniel is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Arieldaniel is 2.17 au from the Sun and 1.89 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 28149 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 TX34 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.72 |
| Orbital period | 3.45 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.28 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.99 – 2.58 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.129 |
| Inclination | 6.91° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.988 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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