(587299) Holmgren Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 25 November 2005 by D. D. Balam P. A. Wiegert at Maunakea.
David E. Holmgren (b. 1960) is a Canadian astronomer and former Assistant Professor of Physics at Brandon University. His research focuses on the study of close binary star systems. David is a former graduate student of the University of Victoria and was a frequent user of the telescopes at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #2, 12), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Holmgren is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Holmgren is 2.42 au from the Sun and 2.14 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 587299 |
| Provisional designation | 2005 WJ209 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.85 |
| Orbital period | 4.10 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.56 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.42 – 2.70 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0549 |
| Inclination | 15.6° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.44 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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