(761081) Sandraeglite Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 April 2009 by I. Eglitis K. Äernis at Baldone.
Sandra Eglīte (b. 1962) has been the second wife of the second discoverer since 2018. With her unwavering understanding, heartfelt warmth, and steadfast support, she has become an indispensable companion to his ongoing work as an astronomer.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #26, 6), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Sandraeglite is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Sandraeglite is 2.14 au from the Sun and 3.13 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 761081 |
| Provisional designation | 2009 HD115 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 18.41 |
| Orbital period | 3.51 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.31 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.85 – 2.78 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.201 |
| Inclination | 6.27° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.832 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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