(39558) Kishine Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 24 May 1992 by T. Seki at Geisei.
Junichiro Kishine (b. 1967) is a Japanese theoretical physicist and amateur astronomer. He specializes in condensed matter physics. He also conducts a unique outreach program to promote educational and research activities in science.Naming citation (20080321/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Kishine is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Kishine is 2.34 au from the Sun and 1.41 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 39558 |
| Provisional designation | 1992 KC |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.97 |
| Orbital period | 3.34 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.23 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.94 – 2.52 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.130 |
| Inclination | 3.71° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.932 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.