(4444) Escher Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 16 September 1985 by Norgaard-Nielsen, H. U., Hansen, L., Christensen, P. R. at La Silla.
The prints of Dutch graphic artist Maurits C. Escher (1898-1972) are characterized by their sophisticated use of visual illusion. The name was suggested by J. Meeus.Naming citation (20060413/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Escher is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Escher is 2.48 au from the Sun and 3.41 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 4444 |
| Provisional designation | 1985 SA |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Rotation period | 47.3 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.76 |
| Orbital period | 3.54 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.32 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.01 – 2.64 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.135 |
| Inclination | 7.40° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.995 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.