(715542) Tafforin Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 15 October 2015 by M. Ory at Oukaimeden.
Jean-Pierre Tafforin (1957–2001) was a French amateur astronomer. He conducted many observational training sessions for amateur astronomers. Jean-Pierre was one of the co-authors of Le Guide de l'Observateur, a guide for astronomical observers.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #3, 19), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Tafforin is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Tafforin is 3.45 au from the Sun and 4.29 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 715542 |
| Provisional designation | 2015 XR20 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.09 |
| Orbital period | 4.65 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.79 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.09 – 3.48 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.248 |
| Inclination | 8.68° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.11 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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