2014 QV189

Small Outer Main-belt Asteroid

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Key Facts

Overview

2014 QV189 is a small asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter in the outer reaches of the main asteroid belt. NASA JPL has not classified 2014 QV189 as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

2014 QV189 orbits the sun every 3,100 days (8.49 years), coming as close as 1.93 AU and reaching as far as 6.39 AU from the sun. Based on its brightness and the way it reflects light, 2014 QV189 is probably between 0.632 to 1.413 kilometers in diameter, making it larger than ~97% of asteroids but small compared to large asteroids, very roughly comparable in size to the Golden Gate Bridge.

No Close Approaches

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

Images and Observations

2014 QV189's orbit is determined by observations dating back to Aug. 22, 2014. It was last officially observed on Aug. 23, 2014. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 11 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: 2459400.5 JD
  • Semi-major axis: 4.162 AU
  • Eccentricity: 0.5354
  • Inclination: 6.5°
  • Longitude of Ascending Node: 299.1°
  • Argument of Periapsis: 111.49°
  • Mean Anomaly: 270.3°

Physical Characteristics

  • Diameter: ~0.816 km
  • Magnitude: 18.12

Derived Characteristics

  • Orbit Period: 3,100 days (8.49 years)
  • Avg. Orbit Speed: 14.61 km/s
  • Aphelion Distance: 6.39 AU
  • Perihelion Distance: 1.93 AU

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Size Rendering

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