(374715) Dimpourbaix Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 19 September 2006 by T. Pauwels at Uccle.
Dimitri Pourbaix (1969–2021) was a Belgian astronomer and a noted specialist in multiple-star studies and an expert in space astrometry. He led the Belgian participation in Gaia, had a leading role in the Gaia data reduction, and actively promoted astronomy to the public. His motto was “Don't worry, be happy and carpe diem”.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 1, #13, 10), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Dimpourbaix is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Dimpourbaix is 2.35 au from the Sun and 2.47 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 374715 |
| Provisional designation | 2006 SH20 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.68 |
| Orbital period | 3.44 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.28 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.00 – 2.56 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.124 |
| Inclination | 5.96° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.01 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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