4319 Jackierobinson facts for kids
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Schelte J. Bus |
| Discovery site | Siding Spring Observatory |
| Discovery date | March 1, 1981 |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | 4319 |
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Named after
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Jackie Robinson |
| 1981 ER14 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch May 14, 2008 | |
| Aphelion | 2.8609684 |
| Perihelion | 1.8194878 |
| Eccentricity | 0.2225169 |
| 1307.6325422 | |
| 111.54369 | |
| Inclination | 9.09728 |
| 325.18168 | |
| 340.06319 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 13.8 | |
4319 Jackierobinson is a small space rock. It is also known as 1981 ER14. This asteroid orbits the Sun in the Asteroid belt. The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter.
Discovering Jackierobinson
An astronomer named Schelte J. Bus found 4319 Jackierobinson. He discovered it on March 1, 1981. This discovery happened at the Siding Spring Observatory. The observatory is located in Australia.
How it was Found
The asteroid was found during a special project. This project was called the U.K. Schmidt-Caltech Asteroid Survey. Scientists used a large telescope to look for new objects in space. They carefully studied images of the sky. This helped them spot new asteroids like Jackierobinson.
Why the Name Jackierobinson?
This asteroid is named after a very important person. It honors Jackie Robinson. He was a famous American baseball player. Jackie Robinson made history in sports. He was the first African-American player in modern Major League Baseball. He broke down barriers for many others.
