(9863) Reichardt Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 13 September 1991 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D. at Tautenburg.

Where Reichardt is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsReichardtReichardt

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Reichardt is 2.07 au from the Sun and 3.01 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number9863
Provisional designation1991 RJ7
Orbit classMain-belt Asteroid
Diameter3.75 km (#13,324 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size)
Albedo0.307
Absolute magnitude (H)14.63
Orbital period3.35 years
Semi-major axis2.24 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.98 – 2.50 au
Eccentricity0.117
Inclination3.35°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.969 au

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

Also discovered on 13 September 1991

More named asteroids discovered by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D.