(88470) Joaquinescrig Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 August 2001 by R. Ferrando at Pla D'Arguines.
Joaquín Escrig Ferrando (1945-1999) was a first cousin and friend of the discoverer and an inspiration to him in his desire for living and strength in overcoming adversity.Naming citation (20041126/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Joaquinescrig is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Joaquinescrig is 2.21 au from the Sun and 2.20 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 88470 |
| Provisional designation | 2001 QB111 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.83 |
| Orbital period | 4.23 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.62 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.21 – 3.02 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.156 |
| Inclination | 3.93° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.19 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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