(4575) Broman Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 June 1987 by E. F. Helin at Palomar.
Named for Brian P. Roman, astronomer, chef extraordinaire and humorist, in recognition for his diligence and dedication in the pursuit of near-Earth minor planets. His participation in the planet-crossing asteroid survey at Palomar has been a major contribution to its continuing success. This particular object was discovered on his birthday. Name endorsed by K. Lawrence and J. Alu.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #28, 5), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Broman is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Broman is 3.02 au from the Sun and 3.10 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 4575 |
| Provisional designation | 1987 ME1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Rotation period | 10.8 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 11.76 |
| Orbital period | 5.19 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.00 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.86 – 3.14 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0471 |
| Inclination | 10.9° |
| 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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