(172734) Giansimon Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 10 February 2004 by Tesi, L., Fagioli, G. at San Marcello.

Gianluca (b. 1969) and Simona (b. 1971) Fagioli are the sons of the second discoverer.Naming citation (20080520/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where Giansimon is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsGiansimonGiansimon

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Giansimon is 2.63 au from the Sun and 1.69 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number172734
Provisional designation2004 CN1
Orbit classMain-belt Asteroid
Absolute magnitude (H)15.89
Orbital period4.03 years
Semi-major axis2.53 au
Perihelion – aphelion2.21 – 2.85 au
Eccentricity0.127
Inclination7.00°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)1.20 au

Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.

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