(337002) Robertbodzon Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 25 October 2005 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak.
Robert Bodzon (1969-2012) was one of the most well-known popularizers of astronomy in Poland, one of the publishers of the Polish Astronomical Calendar, and an observer of variable stars. Name proposed by M. Kusiak and M. Zolnowski.Naming citation (20121029/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Robertbodzon is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Robertbodzon is 2.62 au from the Sun and 3.61 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 337002 |
| Provisional designation | 2012 OB |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.95 |
| Orbital period | 3.82 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.44 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.07 – 2.81 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.151 |
| Inclination | 6.54° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.07 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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