(85308) Atsushimori Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 30 November 1994 by A. Nakamura at Kuma Kogen.
Atsushi Mori (1970-2007), a Japanese astronomer, was a researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory (2000-2003) and Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory (2003-2007). He devoted himself to the study of cometary physics, as well as to educating the general public about astronomy.Naming citation (20070730/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Atsushimori is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Atsushimori is 2.52 au from the Sun and 3.12 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 85308 |
| Provisional designation | 1994 WG4 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.57 |
| Orbital period | 3.46 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.29 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.87 – 2.70 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.182 |
| Inclination | 5.20° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.869 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
Also named after someone called Atsushi
- (8098) Miyamotoatsushi
- (9104) Matsuo
- (21120) Naritaatsushi
- (27982) Atsushimiyazaki
- (43926) Takanoatsushi
All asteroids named after someone called Atsushi
Also discovered on 30 November 1994
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- (7484) Dogo Onsen
- (7678) Onoda
- (7716) Ube
- (7788) Tsukuba
- (7905) Juzoitami
- (8306) Shoko
- (8432) Tamakasuga
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