(16249) Cauchy Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 29 April 2000 by P. G. Comba at Prescott.

Augustin-Louis Cauchy (1789-1857) was a French mathematician who made fundamental contributions to the theory of functions of complex variables, the study of determinants and the mathematical theory of elasticity. He introduced a higher level of rigor in mathematical proofs.Naming citation (20001111/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where Cauchy is today

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Cauchy is 2.91 au from the Sun and 2.38 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number	16249
Provisional designation	2000 HT14
Orbit class	Main-belt Asteroid
Diameter	3.52 km (#13,905 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size)
Albedo	0.171
Rotation period	1.00 hours
Absolute magnitude (H)	14.34
Orbital period	4.78 years
Semi-major axis	2.84 au
Perihelion – aphelion	2.76 – 2.91 au
Eccentricity	0.0271
Inclination	2.96°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)	1.74 au

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

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