(43954) Chynov Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 February 1997 by Tichy, M., Moravec, Z. at Klet.
Chýnov is a south Bohemian village first mentioned in the Chronicle of Cosmas in 981. The well-known cave located there shows limestone and amphibole layers of various colors and shapes. It was discovered in 1863.Naming citation (20030318/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Chynov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Chynov is 2.29 au from the Sun and 1.45 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 43954 |
| Provisional designation | 1997 CT5 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.45 |
| Orbital period | 3.43 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.27 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.15 – 2.40 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0550 |
| Inclination | 6.96° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.17 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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