15385 Dallolmo facts for kids
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Osservatorio San Vittore |
| Discovery site | Bologna, Italy |
| Discovery date | September 25, 1997 |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | 15385 |
| 1997 SP4 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch May 14, 2008 | |
| Aphelion | 3.1941169 |
| Perihelion | 2.7301881 |
| Eccentricity | 0.0783094 |
| 1862.1281362 | |
| 305.78937 | |
| Inclination | 11.73796 |
| 130.68535 | |
| 324.55770 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 13.6 | |
15385 Dallolmo is a small space rock, also known as an asteroid, that orbits the Sun. It's found in the main asteroid belt, which is a busy area between Mars and Jupiter. This asteroid was discovered on September 25, 1997, by astronomers at the Osservatorio San Vittore in Bologna, Italy.
What is 15385 Dallolmo?
15385 Dallolmo is a type of main-belt asteroid. This means it travels around the Sun in the main asteroid belt. This belt is a huge donut-shaped region in our Solar System. It is located between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter. Many thousands of asteroids live in this area.
Who Was Umberto Dall'Olmo?
This asteroid is named after a special person, Umberto Dall'Olmo. He lived from 1925 to 1980. Umberto was an amateur astronomer, which means he loved studying space as a hobby. He had university degrees in both law and physics, showing he was very smart!
Umberto spent a lot of his time observing the planet Jupiter. He also studied flare stars, which are stars that suddenly become much brighter for a short time. He was also very interested in the history of astronomy. He even worked as a technician at the University of Bologna's Institute of Astronomy. Naming an asteroid after him is a great way to remember his passion for space!
