(34815) Wongfaye Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 20 September 2001 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Desert Eagle.
Faye Wong (b. 1969) is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actress. As an iconic singer, her unique voice and artistic vision have transcended boundaries, inspiring millions. In the West she is perhaps best known for starring in Wong Kar-wai's films Chungking Express (1994) and 2046 (2004).Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #11, 11), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Wongfaye is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Wongfaye is 2.51 au from the Sun and 1.59 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 34815 |
| Provisional designation | 2001 SQ113 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.02 |
| Orbital period | 4.19 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.60 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.37 – 2.82 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0864 |
| Inclination | 5.10° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.39 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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