(17764) Schatzman Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 2 March 1998 by ODAS at Caussols.
Evry Schatzman (b. 1920) assumed a leading role in the development of theoretical astrophysics in France. His research interests cover a very wide range, from white dwarfs to the rotation of stars and the acceleration of cosmic rays. He has written many books on astrophysics and on science and society.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #20, 4), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Schatzman is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Schatzman is 2.36 au from the Sun and 2.85 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 17764 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 ES1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 3.97 km (#12,822 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.214 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.12 |
| Orbital period | 4.21 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.61 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.01 – 3.20 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.230 |
| Inclination | 5.10° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.02 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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