(100308) CAS Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 21 April 1995 by Pravec, P., Sarounova, L. at Ondrejov.

The Česká Astronomická Společnost (Czech Astronomical Society) was established in Prague in 1917. During the last century, the Society's professional and amateur members have contributed considerably to the advancement of astronomy and dissemination of astronomical knowledge among Czech youth and public.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2017-06-09), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where CAS is today

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Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: CAS is 2.29 au from the Sun and 1.30 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number100308
Provisional designation1995 HB
Orbit classMain-belt Asteroid
Absolute magnitude (H)16.08
Orbital period3.31 years
Semi-major axis2.22 au
Perihelion – aphelion2.06 – 2.39 au
Eccentricity0.0733
Inclination6.05°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)1.08 au

Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.

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