(352704) Stevefleming Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 September 2008 by R. Holmes at Charleston.
Steve Fleming (1974–2017) was a principal of Vernon High School in Vernon, Texas. As principal he initiated the astronomy program and enabled students to get started in astronomical research. His enthusiasm and joy for students and life will be remembered. Name suggested by students and teacher Stephen Caldwell of Vernon High School.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 4, #7, 10), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Stevefleming is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Stevefleming is 2.06 au from the Sun and 2.72 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 352704 |
| Provisional designation | 2008 SW151 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 18.26 |
| Orbital period | 3.38 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.25 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.05 – 2.45 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0883 |
| Inclination | 4.45° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.07 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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