(20011) Baryshnikov Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 5 August 1991 by H. E. Holt at Palomar.
Mikhail Baryshnikov (b. 1948) is a Russian-born American ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor. Baryshnikov is one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. His acrobatic prowess and iconic choreography—combined with his acting roles on- and off Broadway, TV, and in movies—thrust ballet into popular culture.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 4, #5, 5), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Baryshnikov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Baryshnikov is 3.10 au from the Sun and 3.53 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 20011 |
| Provisional designation | 1991 PD13 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Rotation period | 9.35 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.4 |
| Orbital period | 4.19 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.60 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.02 – 3.17 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.222 |
| Inclination | 2.79° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.01 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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