(584311) Pozhlakov Inner Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 20 November 2011 by Kryachko, T., Satovski, B. at Zelenchukskaya Stn.

Stanislav Ivanovich Pozhlakov (1937–2003) was a Soviet composer, musician and singer. He was a member of the Union of Composers of St. Petersburg, and the author of many popular songs, including songs on space.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #5, 26), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where Pozhlakov is today

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Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Pozhlakov is 1.89 au from the Sun and 1.48 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number584311
Provisional designation2016 VD1
Orbit classInner Main-belt Asteroid
Absolute magnitude (H)18.09
Orbital period2.61 years
Semi-major axis1.90 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.78 – 2.02 au
Eccentricity0.0634
Inclination18.1°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.773 au

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

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