(561490) Tonyforward Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 26 September 2011 by N. Falla at Mayhill.
Tony Forward (b. 1979) is a British finance professional. Through his work he leads an apprenticeship scheme providing opportunities for young people to build a career. He was previously a foster carer, supporting vulnerable children within his local community. Tony is the son-in-law of the discoverer.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 3, #3, 16), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Tonyforward is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Tonyforward is 3.07 au from the Sun and 3.50 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 561490 |
| Provisional designation | 2015 TH168 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 17.83 |
| Orbital period | 4.13 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.57 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.07 – 3.07 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.194 |
| Inclination | 10.4° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.12 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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