(41058) Lynxpardinus Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 8 November 1999 by Pacheco, R., Lopez, A. at Costitx.
Lynx pardinus, commonly known as the Iberian lynx, is a wild cat species endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Once the world's most endangered feline, it has become a global symbol of successful wildlife conservation following intensive recovery efforts.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #9, 15), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Lynxpardinus is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Lynxpardinus is 3.00 au from the Sun and 2.49 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 41058 |
| Provisional designation | 1999 VC24 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.09 |
| Orbital period | 5.59 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.15 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.73 – 3.57 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.135 |
| Inclination | 4.48° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.74 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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