(807579) Yasuhiroyasuko Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 27 September 2017 by COIAS at Maunakea.
Yasuhiro Sasaki (b. 1964) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has been engaged in astronomy outreach, organizing stargazing events and similar activities for local citizens. His wife, Yasuko Sasaki (b. 1964), has steadfastly supported her husband's efforts over the years and accompanied him to observe the total solar eclipse visible in Japan in 2009.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #1, 13), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Yasuhiroyasuko is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Yasuhiroyasuko is 2.87 au from the Sun and 2.07 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 807579 |
| Provisional designation | 2017 OV199 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 18.1 |
| Orbital period | 4.56 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.75 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.37 – 3.12 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.136 |
| Inclination | 9.34° |
| 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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