(11314) Charcot Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 8 July 1994 by E. W. Elst at Caussols.
Jean-Martin Charcot (1825–1893) was one of France's greatest medical clinicians, working at Paris' famous clinic La Salpêtrière). He was also a teacher of extraordinary competence, attracting students from all parts of the world. He is considered the founder of modern neurology.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 3, #12, 6), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Charcot is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Charcot is 2.65 au from the Sun and 1.68 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 11314 |
| Provisional designation | 1994 NR1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 9.63 km (#5,320 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.229 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 12.71 |
| Orbital period | 5.19 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.00 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.45 – 3.55 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.184 |
| Inclination | 11.5° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.48 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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