(34840) Lawwaikuen Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 25 September 2001 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Desert Eagle.
Law Waikuen (1966–2012) was a Hong Kong actress known for her television and film roles in the 1980s and 1990s. She was admired for her charm and professionalism, and later became an advocate for positivity while facing illness, inspiring many with her resilience.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #21, 8), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Lawwaikuen is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Lawwaikuen is 2.66 au from the Sun and 3.38 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 34840 |
| Provisional designation | 2001 SB268 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.78 |
| Orbital period | 4.45 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.71 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.56 – 2.86 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0555 |
| Inclination | 4.19° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.54 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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