(84719) 2002 VR128

(84719) 2002 VR128, also written (84719) 2002 VR128, is a trans-Neptunian object (TNO). It was discovered in 2002 by Michael Brown and Chad Trujillo. The object is a plutino, an object in 2:3 orbital resonance with Neptune.

(84719) 2002 VR128
Discovery[1]
Discovered by
Discovery sitePalomar Observatory
Discovery date3 November 2002
Designations
(84719) 2002 VR128
Orbital characteristics[1]
Epoch 13 January 2016 (JD 2457400.5)
Uncertainty parameter 3
Observation arc9153 days (25.06 yr)
Aphelion49.650 AU (7.4275 Tm)
Perihelion28.999 AU (4.3382 Tm)
39.325 AU (5.8829 Tm)
Eccentricity0.26257
246.61 yr (90072.7 d)
73.453°
0° 0m 14.388s / day
Inclination14.040°
23.152°
287.87°
Earth MOID28.0112 AU (4.19042 Tm)
Jupiter MOID24.0604 AU (3.59938 Tm)
Physical characteristics
Dimensions448.5+42.1
−43.2
 km
[3]
0.052+0.027
−0.018
[3]
Temperature≈ 44 K
  • B−V = 0.94±0.03
  • V−R = 0.60±0.02[3]

    Physical properties

    The size of (84719) 2002 VR128 was measured by the Herschel Space Telescope to be 448.5+42.1
    −43.2
     km
    .[3] The surface of (84719) 2002 VR128 is red in the visible spectral range.[3]

    References

    1. "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: 84719 (2002 VR128)" (22 October 2008 last obs). Retrieved 7 April 2016.
    2. Marsden, Brian G. (21 November 2002). "MPEC 2002-W27 : 2002 MS4, 2002 QX47, 2002 VR128". IAU Minor Planet Center. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
    3. Mommert, Michael; Harris, A. W.; Kiss, C.; Pál, A.; Santos-Sanz, P.; Stansberry, J.; Delsanti, A.; Vilenius, E.; Müller, T. G.; Peixinho, N.; Lellouch, E.; Szalai, N.; Henry, F.; Duffard, R.; Fornasier, S.; Hartogh, P.; Mueller, M.; Ortiz, J. L.; Protopapa, S.; Rengel, M.; Thirouin, A. (May 2012). "TNOs are cool: A survey of the trans-Neptunian region—V. Physical characterization of 18 Plutinos using Herschel-PACS observations". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 541: A93. arXiv:1202.3657. Bibcode:2012A&A...541A..93M. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201118562.


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