(597470) Lauraparker Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 15 April 2007 by K. M. Perrett D. D. Balam at Maunakea.
Laura Parker (b. 1978) is a Canadian astronomer and a Professor of physics and astronomy at McMasters University. Her research interests include the study of galaxy formation and evolution. Laura is a former graduate student of the University of Victoria.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #7, 11), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Lauraparker is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Lauraparker is 2.94 au from the Sun and 2.12 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 597470 |
| Provisional designation | 2007 GG72 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.89 |
| Orbital period | 5.40 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.08 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.58 – 3.57 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.160 |
| Inclination | 8.32° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.59 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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