+ View the NASA Portal + Near-Earth Object (NEO) Program Search JPL JPL Small-Body Database Browser Search: [ help ]   70995 Mikemorton (1999 XV35) Classification: Main-belt Asteroid          SPK-ID: 2070995 [ Ephemeris | Orbit Diagram | Orbital Elements | Physical Parameters | Discovery Circumstances ] [ show orbit diagram ] Orbital Elements at Epoch 2456400.5 (2013-Apr-18.0) TDB Reference: MPO253803 (heliocentric ecliptic J2000)  Element Value Uncertainty (1-sigma)   Units  e 0.0104229 n/a   a 2.7291106 n/a AU q 2.7006654 n/a AU i 6.26890 n/a deg node 175.47804 n/a deg peri 93.07322 n/a deg M 157.05576 n/a deg tp 2455682.0748948 (2011-Apr-30.57489480) n/a JED period 1646.7593286 4.51 n/a n/a d yr n 0.21861118 n/a deg/d Q 2.7575558 n/a AU   Orbit Determination Parameters    # obs. used (total)      415      first obs. used      1986-??-??      last obs. used      2013-02-09      # oppositions      14      planetary ephem.      DE403      condition code      0      fit RMS      0.58      data source      MPC:mpn      producer      MPCLINUX   Additional Information  T_jup = 3.346  [ Ephemeris | Orbit Diagram | Orbital Elements | Physical Parameters | Discovery Circumstances ] Physical Parameter Table Parameter Symbol Value Units Sigma Reference Notes absolute magnitude H 14.8 mag n/a MPO253803   70995 Mikemorton           Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 at Needville. Michael Morton (1959-1999) was the consummate amateur astronomer, George Observatory volunteer and friend. The continuing success of the George Observatory is directly related to his knowledge, skills, hard work and dedication. Mike was also a beloved member of the Fort Bend Astronomy Club. NOTE: some special characters may not display properly (any characters within {} are an attempt to place the proper accent above a character) Reference: 20050407/MPCPages.arc Last Updated: 2005-04-15 [ Ephemeris | Orbit Diagram | Orbital Elements | Physical Parameters | Discovery Circumstances ] 2013-May-20 19:00 UT (server date/time)   Site Manager:   Donald K. Yeomans Webmaster:   Alan B. Chamberlin