(241364) Reneangelil Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 January 2008 by M. Ory at Vicques.
René Angélil (1942–2016) was a Canadian music producer and singer. Inspired by the cosmos, his motto was generosity. He helped many friends and artists such as world-renowned singer Céline Dion reach their full potential.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 1, #1, 24), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Reneangelil is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Reneangelil is 3.65 au from the Sun and 4.64 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 241364 |
| Provisional designation | 2008 AR2 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.52 |
| Orbital period | 5.55 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.13 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.56 – 3.70 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.182 |
| Inclination | 10.3° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.59 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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