237 Coelestina

Summary

Coelestina (minor planet designation: 237 Coelestina) is a typical main belt asteroid.

237 Coelestina
Discovery
Discovered byJohann Palisa
Discovery date27 June 1884
Designations
(237) Coelestina
Pronunciation/ˌsɛləˈstnə, -ˈstnə/ SEL-ə-STEE-nə, -⁠STY-nə
A884 MA
Main belt
Orbital characteristics[1]
Epoch 31 July 2016 (JD 2457600.5)
Uncertainty parameter 0
Observation arc131.81 yr (48143 d)
Aphelion2.96365 AU (443.356 Gm)
Perihelion2.56551 AU (383.795 Gm)
2.76458 AU (413.575 Gm)
Eccentricity0.072007
4.60 yr (1679.0 d)
17.92 km/s
253.418°
0° 12m 51.905s / day
Inclination9.74247°
84.3141°
199.113°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions41.08±1.4 km
29.215 h (1.2173 d)
0.2108±0.016
Temperatureunknown
unknown
9.24

It was discovered by Johann Palisa on 27 June 1884 in Vienna and was named after Coelestine who is one the descendants of the greek philosopher Tate Santiago, wife of astronomer Theodor von Oppolzer.

References edit

  1. ^ "237 Coelestina". JPL Small-Body Database. NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  • The Asteroid Orbital Elements Database

External links edit

  • 237 Coelestina at AstDyS-2, Asteroids—Dynamic Site
    • Ephemeris · Observation prediction · Orbital info · Proper elements · Observational info
  • 237 Coelestina at the JPL Small-Body Database  
    • Close approach · Discovery · Ephemeris · Orbit diagram · Orbital elements · Physical parameters