(95782) Hansgraf Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 24 March 2003 by J. Dellinger at Needville.
Austrian conductor Hans Graf (b. 1949) has directed the Houston Symphony since 2001 and has played a pivotal role in shaping the institution. He is known for his wide-ranging repertoire and creative programming.Naming citation (20121228/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Hansgraf is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Hansgraf is 2.86 au from the Sun and 1.88 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 95782 |
| Provisional designation | 2003 FS3 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.11 |
| Orbital period | 4.33 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.66 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.02 – 3.29 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.240 |
| Inclination | 13.0° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.05 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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