(1310) Villigera Mars-crossing Asteroid

Discovered on 28 February 1932 by A. Schwassmann at Bergedorf.

Where Villigera is today

MercuryVenusEarthEarthMarsMarsVilligeraVilligera

Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Villigera is 2.96 au from the Sun and 2.94 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number1310
Provisional designation1932 DB
Orbit classMars-crossing Asteroid
Rotation period7.83 hours
Spectral typeS
Absolute magnitude (H)11.46
Orbital period3.70 years
Semi-major axis2.39 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.54 – 3.25 au
Eccentricity0.357
Inclination21.1°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.712 au

Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.

Also discovered on 28 February 1932

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