(128795) Douglaswalker Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 13 September 2004 by R. A. Tucker at Goodricke-Pigott.
Douglas K. Walker (b. 1955) is an American engineer and astronomer. He specializes in statistical analysis and system modeling for defense applications. A midlife career change, and experience teaching astronomy, led to his PhD in astronomy. He continues his work on variable stars as well as defense project consulting.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 1, #1, 22), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Douglaswalker is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Douglaswalker is 2.82 au from the Sun and 3.58 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 128795 |
| Provisional designation | 2004 RG222 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.97 |
| Orbital period | 4.68 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.80 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.50 – 3.10 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.106 |
| Inclination | 4.27° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.49 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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