(152146) Rosenlappin Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 9 June 2005 by Jarnac at Vail-Jarnac.
Gary Rosenbaum (b. 1952) and Terri Lappin (b. 1961) have organized observing and outreach activities within the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for several decades. Their combined efforts, along with Terri's years as treasurer, have raised thousands of dollars to help young people enjoy astronomy.Naming citation (20090607/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Rosenlappin is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Rosenlappin is 1.78 au from the Sun and 0.979 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 152146 |
| Provisional designation | 2005 LJ15 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.21 |
| Orbital period | 3.49 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.30 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.78 – 2.83 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.228 |
| Inclination | 0.300° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.770 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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