(55276) Kenlarner Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 16 September 2001 by Dellinger, J., Dillon, W. G. at Needville.
Ken Larner (b. 1938), husband of Nancy (b. 1943), is a world-renowned exploration geophysicist recognized for his quiet leadership skills. His distinguished career includes leadership positions at Western Geophysical and the Colorado School of Mines, where he directs the Center for Wave Phenomena.Naming citation (20041126/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Kenlarner is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Kenlarner is 2.67 au from the Sun and 3.34 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 55276 |
| Provisional designation | 2001 SK10 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.92 |
| Orbital period | 3.77 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.42 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.08 – 2.76 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.142 |
| Inclination | 5.15° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.10 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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