(435127) Virtelpro Inner Main-belt Asteroid

Discovered on 14 March 2007 by G. Masi at Ceccano.

The Virtual Telescope Project, Italy, is a hi-tech facility doing research and public outreach in astronomy, sharing real-time images on the web with commentary on the most intriguing astronomical events. Since 2006, it has shown the universe to millions, from more than 200 countries, with NEAs being the most popular targets.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 1, #8, 8), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL

Where Virtelpro is today

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Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Virtelpro is 1.95 au from the Sun and 1.01 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.

Facts

Number435127
Provisional designation2007 EE88
Orbit classInner Main-belt Asteroid
Absolute magnitude (H)18.33
Orbital period2.58 years
Semi-major axis1.88 au
Perihelion – aphelion1.73 – 2.03 au
Eccentricity0.0782
Inclination20.5°
Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID)0.752 au

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

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