(58606) Charlestrenet Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 4 October 1997 by ODAS at Caussols.
Charles Trenet (1913–2001) was a French singer-songwriter and composer, renowned as one of the greatest interpreters of French chanson. His works, including classics like “La Mer” and “Boum!”, blend poetry and melody. Trenet's legacy endures in music, continuing to inspire generations.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #17, 22), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Charlestrenet is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Charlestrenet is 2.13 au from the Sun and 1.23 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 58606 |
| Provisional designation | 1997 TF27 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.72 |
| Orbital period | 3.66 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.38 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.09 – 2.66 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.118 |
| Inclination | 7.13° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.10 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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