(790358) Janisstreics Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 10 September 2018 by I. Eglitis K. Äernis at Baldone.
Jānis Streičs (1936–2026) was one of the most prominent and beloved Latvian film directors. During his creative career, he directed 22 feature films, which became an important part of Latvia’s cinematic heritage. Jānis' works were distinguished by their humanity, subtle humor, and vivid portrayal of Latvian life and culture.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #26, 15), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Janisstreics is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Janisstreics is 3.52 au from the Sun and 4.49 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 790358 |
| Provisional designation | 2018 RG17 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.89 |
| Orbital period | 5.36 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.06 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.58 – 3.55 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.158 |
| Inclination | 10.1° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.60 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.