(19954) Shigeyoshi Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 14 November 1982 by Kosai, H., Hurukawa, K. at Kiso.
Shigeyoshi Nabeshima (1800-1862) was the 28th lord of Takeo area, Saga domain in the 19th century. He imported globes and astronomical telescopes, and introduced foreign studies including astronomy. He is respected as a local hero, called “Shigeyoshi-kou” in Takeo.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2017-01-12), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Shigeyoshi is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Shigeyoshi is 2.00 au from the Sun and 2.25 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 19954 |
| Provisional designation | 1982 VY3 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Rotation period | 65.1 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.17 |
| Orbital period | 3.47 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.29 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.98 – 2.60 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.136 |
| Inclination | 6.53° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.963 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
Also discovered on 14 November 1982
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- (3320) Namba
- (3878) Jyoumon
- (4855) Tenpyou
- (4890) Shikanosima
- (7634) Shizutani-Kou
- (8144) Hiragagennai
- (11827) Wasyuzan
- (12221) Ogatakoan
- (12682) Kawada
- (14338) Shibakoukan
- (14820) Aizuyaichi
More named asteroids discovered by Kosai, H., Hurukawa, K.
- (2271) Kiso
- (2330) Ontake
- (2470) Agematsu
- (2924) Mitake-mura
- (2960) Ohtaki
- (3111) Misuzu
- (3249) Musashino
- (3291) Dunlap
- (3319) Kibi
- (3320) Namba
- (3391) Sinon
- (3607) Naniwa
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