(562237) Chentsov Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 22 November 2011 by Kryachko, T., Satovski, B. at Zelenchukskaya Stn.
Evgeny Chentsov (1937–2021) was a Russian astronomer, educator, and popularizer. His scientific interests included spectroscopy and hot supergiants. He was involved in teaching and popularizing astronomy, mentoring trainees ranging in age from school students to postdoctoral scholars, and presenting astronomy topics to general audiences.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #2, 24), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Chentsov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Chentsov is 2.81 au from the Sun and 2.91 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 562237 |
| Provisional designation | 2015 XV349 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.48 |
| Orbital period | 4.13 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.58 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.33 – 2.82 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0958 |
| Inclination | 15.2° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.37 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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