(262825) Dianearbus Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 10 January 2007 by Mt. Lemmon Survey at Mount Lemmon.
Diane Arbus (1923–1971) was an American photographer known for her striking black-and-white portraits. She challenged social norms by focusing on groups who are often stigmatized, from circus performers to people with disabilities. By portraying her subjects with dignity, Diane helped to humanize those who live on the fringes of society.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #19, 9), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Dianearbus is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Dianearbus is 3.44 au from the Sun and 2.59 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 262825 |
| Provisional designation | 2007 AD23 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.52 |
| Orbital period | 5.29 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.04 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.54 – 3.53 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.163 |
| Inclination | 14.5° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.54 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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