(40201) Besely Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 21 September 1998 by ODAS at Caussols.
Besely is the name of the first astronomical observatory in Madagascar. It is managed by Haikintana, Association Malgache pour la promotion de la science, Société Astronomique de France and Uranoscope de France. It aims to develop astronomy and science in Madagascar and in Africa.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 2, #8, 10), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Besely is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Besely is 3.37 au from the Sun and 2.49 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 40201 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 SO13 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.91 |
| Orbital period | 5.49 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.11 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.85 – 3.37 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0846 |
| Inclination | 12.4° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.87 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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