(183560) Kristan Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 24 May 2003 by KLENOT at Klet.
Medieval Czech astronomer Křišťan z Prachatic (or Cristannus de Prachaticz, before 1370-1439) was known for his works De composicione astrolabii and De usu astrolabii. He worked also in mathematics, botany and medicine and is renowned for his theological activities. He was an older friend of Jan Hus.Naming citation (20100527/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Kristan is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Kristan is 2.54 au from the Sun and 1.82 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 183560 |
| Provisional designation | 2003 KO18 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.95 |
| Orbital period | 5.60 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.15 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.34 – 3.96 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.257 |
| Inclination | 17.2° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.33 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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