(33128) 1998 BU48
Trans-Neptunian object and centaur
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(33128) 1998 BU48, also written 1998 BU48, is a trans-Neptunian object and centaur from the outer Solar System. It has an aphelion of 46.081 AU and perihelion of 20.405 AU. It was discovered in 22 January 1998 by Nichole M. Danzl at Kitt Peak.[1] It measures 213 km in diameter.[2]
Discoverydate22 January 1998
(33128) 1998 BU48
| Discovery[1] | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Nichole M. Danzl |
| Discovery site | Kitt Peak |
| Discovery date | 22 January 1998 |
| Designations | |
| (33128) 1998 BU48 | |
| 1998 BU48 | |
| TNO[1] · centaur[2] · distant[1] | |
| Orbital characteristics[1] | |
| Epoch 17 October 2024 | |
| Aphelion | 46.081 AU |
| Perihelion | 20.405 AU |
| 33.243 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0.3861 |
| 277.06 yr (70,004 d) | |
| 88.170° | |
| 0.000514°/d | |
| Inclination | 10° |
| 132.72° | |
| 17 November 1977 | |
| 282.28° | |
| Earth MOID | 19.447 AU |
| Jupiter MOID | 15.559 AU |
| TJupiter | 4.676 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 213 km[2] | |
| 12.6 h | |
| 0.052[2] | |
| RR[2] | |
| 6.93[1] | |
