(48886) Jonanderson Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 May 1998 by ODAS at Caussols.
John Roy Anderson (b. 1944), known professionally as Jon Anderson, is one of the founders of the progressive rock band Yes. He has also recorded many solo albums and collaborated with many musicians, including Vangelis and Mike Oldfield. His alto tenor voice is one of the most recognizable in the prog rock scene.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 1, #1, 18), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Jonanderson is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Jonanderson is 2.20 au from the Sun and 1.49 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 48886 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 JA4 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.78 |
| Orbital period | 3.40 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.26 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.77 – 2.76 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.218 |
| Inclination | 8.17° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.765 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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