(336811) Baratoux Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 23 August 2001 by Observatoire du Pic du Midi at Pic du Midi.
David Baratoux (b. 1973) is a French planetary scientist at IRD (French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development) who has contributed to the understanding of the evolution of Mars. He promotes astronomy in developing countries and contributes regularly to public outreach in Earth and space sciences.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #11, 7), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Baratoux is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Baratoux is 1.90 au from the Sun and 2.13 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 336811 |
| Provisional designation | 2011 DL21 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.24 |
| Orbital period | 3.64 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.37 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.87 – 2.86 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.209 |
| Inclination | 8.78° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.877 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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