Key Facts

Overview

15807 (1994 GV9) is a large asteroid whose orbit extends beyond the orbit of Neptune. NASA JPL has not classified 1994 GV9 as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

1994 GV9 orbits the sun every 105,000 days (287.47 years), coming as close as 40.84 AU and reaching as far as 46.14 AU from the sun. Based on its brightness and the way it reflects light, 1994 GV9 is probably between 91.318 to 204.193 kilometers in diameter, making it larger than 99% of asteroids, very roughly comparable in size to the U.S. state of Delaware.

No Close Approaches

1994 GV9's orbit is 39.90 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is an extremely wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.

Orbital simulations conducted by NASA JPL's CNEOS do not show any close approaches to Earth.

Images and Observations

1994 GV9's orbit is determined by observations dating back to May 5, 1994. It was last officially observed on June 17, 2020. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 61 observations used to determine its orbit.

Accessibility and Exploration

This asteroid is not considered a viable target for human exploration by the NHATS study.

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Orbital Elements

  • Epoch: 2460200.5 JD
  • Semi-major axis: 43.49 AU
  • Eccentricity: 0.061
  • Inclination: 0.57°
  • Longitude of Ascending Node: 176.95°
  • Argument of Periapsis: 299.37°
  • Mean Anomaly: 88.42°

Physical Characteristics

  • Diameter: ~117.891 km
  • Magnitude: 7.32

Derived Characteristics

  • Orbit Period: 105,000 days (287.47 years)
  • Avg. Orbit Speed: 4.51 km/s
  • Aphelion Distance: 46.14 AU
  • Perihelion Distance: 40.84 AU

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