(84119) Sanitariitaliani Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 3 September 2002 by CINEOS at Campo Imperatore.

The “Sanitari Italiani” represents the Italian Health System and includes doctors, nurses and all persons in Italy who, through their bravery, full commitment, professionalism and generosity, played a crucial role during the 2020 COVID19 emergency.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #17, 7), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where Sanitariitaliani is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsSanitariitalianiSanitariitaliani

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Sanitariitaliani is 2.10 au from the Sun and 2.23 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number84119
Provisional designation2002 RF26
Orbit classMain-belt Asteroid
Absolute magnitude (H)15.98
Orbital period4.64 years
Semi-major axis2.78 au
Perihelion – aphelion2.03 – 3.53 au
Eccentricity0.271
Inclination9.90°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)1.06 au

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

Also discovered on 3 September 2002

More named asteroids discovered by CINEOS