(48739) Kandachiyoko Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 3 March 1997 by Endate, K., Watanabe, K. at Kitami.
Chiyoko Kanda (b. 1952) is a Japanese astronomy enthusiast who worked for 41 years at the company that publishes the famous astronomy magazine Hoshi no Techo (Star Notebook). During her tenure, she played an active role in both editorial and management capacities before retiring in the summer of 2026.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #16, 8), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Kandachiyoko is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Kandachiyoko is 2.36 au from the Sun and 2.52 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 48739 |
| Provisional designation | 1997 EV17 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.36 |
| Orbital period | 3.55 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.33 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.20 – 2.46 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0570 |
| Inclination | 6.16° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.20 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.