(985) Rosina Mars-crossing Asteroid

Discovered on 14 October 1922 by K. Reinmuth at Heidelberg.

Where Rosina is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsRosinaRosina

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Rosina is 1.99 au from the Sun and 2.46 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number985
Provisional designationA922 TC
Orbit classMars-crossing Asteroid
Rotation period3.01 hours
Spectral typeS
Absolute magnitude (H)12.78
Orbital period3.49 years
Semi-major axis2.30 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.66 – 2.94 au
Eccentricity0.278
Inclination4.06°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.658 au

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

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