(159776) Eduardorohl Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 2 May 2003 by Ferrin, I. R., Leal, C. at Merida.
Eduardo Röhl (1891-1959) was a Venezuelan scientist, humanist and entrepreneur, known for his research in climatology, meteorology, ornithology, astronomy, history and geography. He created the Venezuelan Society of Natural Sciences and in 1952 initiated the creation of the National Observatory of Venezuela.Naming citation (20091202/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Eduardorohl is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Eduardorohl is 3.12 au from the Sun and 3.82 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 159776 |
| Provisional designation | 2003 JR17 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.9 |
| Orbital period | 4.14 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.58 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.03 – 3.12 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.212 |
| Inclination | 14.1° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.02 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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