(21301) Zanin Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 22 November 1996 by Farra d'Isonzo at Farra d'Isonzo.
Antonio Zanin (1921-1997) was a respected Italian entrepreneur, active in the field of mechanical engineering and manufacturing and distinctly remembered by his employers for his ability to establish sincere and humane relationships.Naming citation (20090209/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Zanin is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Zanin is 2.17 au from the Sun and 2.00 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 21301 |
| Provisional designation | 1996 WE3 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.66 |
| Orbital period | 3.46 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.29 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.08 – 2.49 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0912 |
| Inclination | 5.38° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.06 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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