(13917) Correggia Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 6 March 1984 by E. Bowell at Anderson Mesa.
Matteo Correggia (1962-2001), from the Roero region of Piemonte, was one of the most exceptional Italian winemakers. Though young, his extraordinary talent, passion and modesty won him the highest accolades from international wine experts. The name was suggested by the discoverer, A. W. Harris (JPL) and V. Zappalà.Naming citation (20010804/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Correggia is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Correggia is 2.56 au from the Sun and 2.95 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 13917 |
| Provisional designation | 1984 EQ |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 12.7 km (#3,815 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.104 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 12.99 |
| Orbital period | 5.37 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.07 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.47 – 3.66 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.194 |
| Inclination | 13.7° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.53 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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