(1204) Renzia Mars-crossing Asteroid

Discovered on 6 October 1931 by K. Reinmuth at Heidelberg.

Where Renzia is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsRenziaRenzia

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Renzia is 1.60 au from the Sun and 1.60 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number1204
Provisional designation1931 TE
Orbit classMars-crossing Asteroid
Rotation period7.88 hours
Spectral typeS
Absolute magnitude (H)12.0
Orbital period3.40 years
Semi-major axis2.26 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.60 – 2.93 au
Eccentricity0.295
Inclination1.88°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.583 au

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

Also discovered on 6 October 1931

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