(133537) Mariomotta Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 October 2003 by L. Buzzi at Schiaparelli.
Mario Motta is a well-known cardiologist, amateur astronomer and telescope maker. He is also known for his commitment against light pollution and engagement in education and outreach. He was AAVSO President during 2011-2013.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2013-09-19), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Mariomotta is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Mariomotta is 2.33 au from the Sun and 2.88 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 133537 |
| Provisional designation | 2003 TL10 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.68 |
| Orbital period | 3.62 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.36 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.15 – 2.57 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0903 |
| Inclination | 25.9° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.14 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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