(17354) Matrosov Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 13 March 1977 by N. S. Chernykh at Nauchnyj.
Vladimir Mefodievich Matrosov (b. 1932) is known for his research in theoretical mechanics, the dynamics of nonlinear and complex systems and stability theory. He has worked in Kazan, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk.Naming citation (20010902/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Matrosov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Matrosov is 2.70 au from the Sun and 2.00 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 17354 |
| Provisional designation | 1977 EU1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 7.11 km (#7,500 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.0880 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.17 |
| Orbital period | 4.24 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.62 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.34 – 2.90 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.107 |
| Inclination | 2.03° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.35 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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