(5307) Paul-Andre Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 30 December 1980 by E. Bowell at Anderson Mesa.

Where Paul-Andre is today

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Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Paul-Andre is 2.53 au from the Sun and 3.52 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number5307
Provisional designation1980 YC
Orbit classMain-belt Asteroid
Rotation period5.34 hours
Absolute magnitude (H)13.85
Orbital period3.75 years
Semi-major axis2.42 au
Perihelion – aphelion2.12 – 2.71 au
Eccentricity0.121
Inclination7.05°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)1.14 au

Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.

Also discovered on 30 December 1980

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