(74373) Theodoremonod Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 December 1998 by ODAS at Caussols.
Théodore Monod (1902–2000) was a French naturalist, explorer, geologist, and humanist whose pioneering studies of the Sahara transformed knowledge of its geology, biodiversity, and prehistory. He had a lifelong commitment to science conservation and peace and was involved for over 70 years in trying to solve the mystery of the giant Chinguetti meteorite.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #14, 8), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Theodoremonod is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Theodoremonod is 3.31 au from the Sun and 4.29 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 74373 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 XF2 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 4.14 km (#12,389 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.103 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.3 |
| Orbital period | 5.12 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.97 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.60 – 3.34 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.123 |
| Inclination | 12.1° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.63 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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