(328432) Thomasposch Outer Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 October 2008 by W. Ries at Altschwendt.
Thomas Posch (1974-2019), astronomer of the University of Vienna, contributed significantly to the study of circumstellar dust properties, natural philosophy, and the history of astronomy. His work for the protection of the night sky and the promotion of astronomy made him well known in Austria and abroad.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2019-12-12), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Thomasposch is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Thomasposch is 3.43 au from the Sun and 2.72 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 328432 |
| Provisional designation | 2008 TP9 |
| Orbit class | Outer Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.12 |
| Orbital period | 5.77 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.22 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.74 – 3.69 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.147 |
| Inclination | 3.57° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.73 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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