(10875) Veracini Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 October 1996 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak.
Francesco Maria Veracini (1690-1768), born in Florence, studied violin with his uncle, Antonio Veracini, and with Casini and Feroci of Florence cathedral. His exuberant compositions and virtuosity caused the young Tartini to isolate himself to practice. The Sonate Accademiche (1711) show remarkable energy and brilliance.Naming citation (20010509/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Veracini is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Veracini is 2.43 au from the Sun and 2.90 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 10875 |
| Provisional designation | 1996 TG28 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.59 |
| Orbital period | 4.53 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.74 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.16 – 3.31 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.211 |
| Inclination | 9.83° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.17 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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