(585349) Eeuwes Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 25 October 2012 by K. Sárneczky M. Langbroek at Piszkés-tetÅ.
Astrid Eeuwes (b. 1980) is a Dutch amateur astronomer who has specialized in finding micro-meteorites in rooftop and gutter detritus. She gives lectures on micrometeorites and other topics and was the recipient of the 2023 Dr. J. van der Bilt Prize of the Dutch Royal Astronomical and Meteorological Association.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #8, 12), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Eeuwes is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Eeuwes is 2.49 au from the Sun and 1.80 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 585349 |
| Provisional designation | 2018 BS7 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.75 |
| Orbital period | 4.65 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.79 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.48 – 3.09 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.109 |
| Inclination | 8.12° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.50 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
Also named after someone called Astrid
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