(225231) Orhazoltan Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 18 April 2009 by K. Sarneczky at Piszkesteto.
Zoltán Orha (b. 1957) is a Hungarian astronomer, journalist, teacher and television specialist. He was the leader of the study circle, where the discoverer learned the basics of astronomy. Zoltán has produced numerous educational programmes as an editor, presenter and director, and has headed the astronomy sections of several newspapers for decades.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #21, 11), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Orhazoltan is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Orhazoltan is 2.25 au from the Sun and 1.40 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 225231 |
| Provisional designation | 2009 HE12 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.46 |
| Orbital period | 3.26 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.20 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.10 – 2.29 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0437 |
| Inclination | 6.46° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.10 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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