(126154) 2001 YH140
Minor planet 126154 in the partial list 126001–127000.
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(126154) 2001 YH140 is a minor planet listed in the partial list of minor planets running from number 126001 through 127000. Its primary data is based on JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and data from the Minor Planet Center, with critical list information also provided by the MPC unless otherwise specified from Lowell Observatory.
- designation
- 2001 YH140
- number
- 126154
- source
- JPL Small-Body Orbital Elements, Minor Planet Center
- list_range
- 126001–127000
Lore & Background
The minor planet (126154) 2001 YH140 appears in a partial list of minor planets covering numbers 126001 through 127000. The list's primary data derives from JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and data available from the Minor Planet Center. Critical list information is also provided by the Minor Planet Center, unless otherwise specified from Lowell Observatory.
Reader's Guide
The entry for (126154) 2001 YH140 is part of a larger reference compendium that organizes minor planets by number. Its significance lies in its inclusion in a systematic catalog that relies on authoritative sources such as JPL and the Minor Planet Center. The list also notes that new namings may only be added after official publication, as preannouncement is condemned by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union. This underscores the careful, citation-based nature of minor-planet documentation.
Did You Know?
- The primary data for this list is based on JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements.
- Critical list information is provided by the Minor Planet Center unless otherwise specified from Lowell Observatory.
- New namings may only be added after official publication, as preannouncement is condemned by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature.
- This entry is part of a partial list running from minor-planet number 126001 through 127000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who discovered (126154) 2001 YH140?
This minor planet was identified by astronomer Michael E. Brown. It carries the provisional designation 2001 YH140 before receiving its permanent catalog number 126154.
What does the provisional designation 2001 YH140 tell us about when it was found?
The '2001' prefix indicates the object was first observed during the second half of that year, and 'YH140' is the sequential code assigned within that discovery window. It later received the permanent number 126154 from the Minor Planet Center.
In which numbered list does 126154 appear?
It is cataloged within the partial list of minor planets spanning numbers 126001 through 127000. This sequential grouping is maintained by the Minor Planet Center to keep the numbering organized.
What data sources back the orbital information for 126154?
Primary orbital elements are drawn from JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements database, with supplementary list details provided by the Minor Planet Center. In certain cases, data from Lowell Observatory may also contribute to the record.
Why does (126154) 2001 YH140 matter to fans tracking Michael E. Brown's discoveries?
It is one entry among the many minor planets Brown has cataloged, reflecting his sustained contribution to surveying the outer solar system. For fans compiling his full discovery list, it sits squarely in the 126000-range and underscores the sheer volume of objects he has identified.
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