(70995) Mikemorton Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 6 December 1999 by Needville at Needville.
Michael Morton (1959-1999) was the consummate amateur astronomer, George Observatory volunteer and friend. The continuing success of the George Observatory is directly related to his knowledge, skills, hard work and dedication. Mike was also a beloved member of the Fort Bend Astronomy Club.Naming citation (20050407/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Mikemorton is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Mikemorton is 2.76 au from the Sun and 2.15 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 70995 |
| Provisional designation | 1999 XV35 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.03 |
| Orbital period | 4.50 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.73 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.69 – 2.76 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0123 |
| Inclination | 6.28° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.69 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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