(65708) Ehrlich Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 4 September 1992 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D. at Tautenburg.
Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915) is known for his pioneering work in hematology, immunology and chemotherapy. He introduced new diagnostic methods and discovered the first effective treatment for syphilis. He received the 1908 Nobel Prize in medicine jointly with Élie Metchnikoff.Naming citation (20040107/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Ehrlich is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Ehrlich is 2.32 au from the Sun and 2.21 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 65708 |
| Provisional designation | 1992 RB1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 4.60 km (#11,432 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.0300 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.88 |
| Orbital period | 3.71 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.39 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.94 – 2.85 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.190 |
| Inclination | 2.80° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.936 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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