(56170) Rolandovillazon Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 17 March 1999 by ODAS at Caussols.
Rolando Villazón (b. 1972) is a renowned Mexican-French tenor celebrated for his powerful voice and emotional expressiveness. He has performed in prestigious opera houses like La Scala and the Met. Villazón is known for his interpretations of works by Verdi, Puccini, and Mozart, establishing himself as a prominent figure in classical music and opera.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #17, 21), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Rolandovillazon is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Rolandovillazon is 2.74 au from the Sun and 2.01 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 56170 |
| Provisional designation | 1999 FK6 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Rotation period | 1.15 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.94 |
| Orbital period | 4.97 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.91 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.57 – 3.25 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.118 |
| Inclination | 2.10° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.56 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.