(10004) Igormakarov Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 2 November 1975 by T. M. Smirnova at Nauchnyj.
Igor' Mikhajlovich Makarov (b. 1927) is known for his research on nonlinear and adaptive systems, artificial intelligence and the choice and acceptance of decisions. He was chief scientific secretary of the Russian Academy of Sciences during 1988-1996. The name was suggested by the Institute of Applied Astronomy.Naming citation (20010309/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Igormakarov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Igormakarov is 3.57 au from the Sun and 3.97 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 10004 |
| Provisional designation | 1975 VV2 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 8.11 km (#6,455 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.245 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.05 |
| Orbital period | 5.50 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.12 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.57 – 3.66 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.175 |
| Inclination | 16.8° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.61 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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