(755922) Kinmen Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 15 August 2006 by LUSS at Lulin.
Kinmen National Park, established in 1995, is Taiwan's first national park focused on historic preservation. It features traditional Minnan architecture, and diverse ecological landscapes. The park serves as a vital sanctuary for migratory birds and the endangered Eurasian otter, blending history with nature.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #8, 13), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Kinmen is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Kinmen is 2.91 au from the Sun and 3.90 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 755922 |
| Provisional designation | 2017 UU14 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 18.46 |
| Orbital period | 3.61 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.35 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.79 – 2.92 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.239 |
| Inclination | 7.20° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.808 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.