(296587) Ocana Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 13 September 2009 by ESA OGS at ESA OGS.
Francisco Ocaña (b. 1987) is a Spanish astronomer dedicated to the observation and study of Near-Earth Objects from an early age. His discoveries and collaborations, both before and after becoming a professional astronomer, along with his current role at ESA's Planetary Defence Office, establish him as a key figure in the field.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #9, 20), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Ocana is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Ocana is 2.68 au from the Sun and 1.79 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 296587 |
| Provisional designation | 2009 RA26 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.2 |
| Orbital period | 4.32 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.65 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.62 – 2.69 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0141 |
| Inclination | 14.3° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.62 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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