(31828) Martincordiner Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 4 November 1999 by LONEOS at Anderson Mesa.
Martin Cordiner (b. 1979) is a British astronomer. He is an expert in astrochemistry and planetary science with a focus on compositional studies of cometary comae and on planetary and satellite atmospheres (e.g. Venus, Titan). He is also known for his work on compositional studies of interstellar objects.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 3, #9, 20), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Martincordiner is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Martincordiner is 3.78 au from the Sun and 2.89 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 31828 |
| Provisional designation | 1999 VU199 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 14.7 km (#3,206 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.0810 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 12.66 |
| Orbital period | 5.41 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.08 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.34 – 3.83 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.242 |
| Inclination | 15.5° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.38 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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