1999 OZ3, also written 1999 OZ3, is a trans-Neptunian object located in the Kuiper belt. It is classified as a classical Kuiper belt object. It has an absolute magnitude of 7.3 and measures about 146 km in diameter, which means it is most unlikely to be classified as a dwarf planet.[1]
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | J. J. Kavelaars
B. Gladman M. J. Holman J.-M. |
| Discovery date | 21 July 1999 |
| Designations | |
| TNO • classical Kuiper belt object | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Aphelion | 38.440 AU |
| Perihelion | 49.765 AU |
| 44.100 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0,128 |
| Inclination | 2,5° |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 146 km |
| 146 km | |
| 7.4 | |
Discovery
edit1999 OZ3 was discovered in 21 July 1999 by the astronomers JJ Kavelaars, B. Gladman, MJ Holman and J.-M Petit.[2]
Orbit and classification
editThe orbit of 1999 OZ3 has an eccentricity of 0.128 and a semi-major axis of 44.100 AU. Its perihelion is at a distance of 38.400 AU from the Sun and its aphelion is 49.745 AU.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "List of Known Trans-Neptunian Objects".
- ^ a b "List Of Transneptunian Objects". The Minor Planet Center (MPC). Retrieved 23 July 2014.