Asteroids – Page 2 – British Astronomical Association

Asteroids (and Dwarf Planets) – where are they ?

Introduction All asteroids orbit our Sun, apart from the recent discovery of the interstellar visitor, 1I/2017 U1 better known as

Books

Last updated 2024 August 22 (still under construction) The books listed here cover the topics of: – asteroids and dwarf planets

Section History

1982 – 2005 Director, Dr Andrew Hollis Coordinated observations of the asteroids and remote planets during this period represented new

Close approaching asteroid (7482) on January 18-19

This 1-km object is due to approach the Earth to within about FIVE times the distance of the Moon attaining

Contact the Asteroids and Remote Planets Section

Please use the form below to contact the Section Director. If you wish to submit your observations to the section,

Contact the Asteroid Section

Asteroids & Remote Planets

Section Officers Director: Dr Richard Miles Assistant Director (Exoplanets Division): Roger Dymock Assistant Director (Occultations): Tim Haymes Assistant

Asteroid with shortest orbital period discovered Jan 3

2019 AQ3 – The fastest orbiting asteroid

Occultations / Tools and Techniques

(Last updated: 2026 July 10. by T Haymes) [ Original Web Page ] Helpful reading: Introduction to Observing and

Timing

Last update 2019 March 20 then 2026 July 25 Introduction Accurate timing of observations is an absolute necessity. In