(126155) 2001 YJ140
A minor planet in the 126001–127000 numerical range.
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The minor planet (126155) 2001 YJ140 is an asteroid listed in the partial catalog of minor planets ranging from number 126001 through 127000. Its primary data is based on JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and data from the Minor Planet Center. The object is part of a series of numbered minor planets whose naming citations are published by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union.
- designation
- (126155) 2001 YJ140
- number_range
- 126001–127000
- data_source
- JPL Small-Body Orbital Elements and Minor Planet Center
- classification
- minor planet
- naming_status
- unnamed in source
Lore & Background
The object (126155) 2001 YJ140 appears in a partial list of minor planets covering numbers 126001 through 127000. This list is compiled from data provided by JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and the Minor Planet Center. Critical list information is also supplied by the Minor Planet Center unless otherwise specified from Lowell Observatory.
Reader's Guide
The minor planet (126155) 2001 YJ140 is one of many asteroids cataloged in the numerical sequence from 126001 to 127000. Its existence is recorded in a reference compendium that relies on orbital data from JPL and the Minor Planet Center. The listing serves as a resource for astronomers tracking small bodies in the solar system. New namings for such objects may only be added after official publication, as preannouncement of names is condemned by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union. The entry for (126155) 2001 YJ140 does not include a name, meaning it has not yet been officially named in the source material.
Did You Know?
- The primary data for this minor planet 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 of names is condemned by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature.
- This object is part of a partial list of minor planets running from number 126001 through 127000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who discovered (126155) 2001 YJ140?
This minor planet was identified by astronomer Michael E. Brown. It carries the provisional designation 2001 YJ140, indicating it was first observed during the 2001 survey cycle.
What exactly is (126155) 2001 YJ140?
It is a numbered minor planet (asteroid) that falls within the 126001–127000 segment of the official minor-planet catalog. Its orbital elements are drawn from JPL's Small-Body database and the Minor Planet Center.
Does (126155) 2001 YJ140 have an official name?
No. As of the current naming records, this object remains unnamed. Any future name would have to go through the IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature, which publishes all valid naming citations.
Where can I find the orbital data for (126155) 2001 YJ140?
The primary orbital parameters are maintained in JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements collection and cross-referenced by the Minor Planet Center. Both sources are the standard references for tracking its position and trajectory.
Why do fans care about (126155) 2001 YJ140 in the context of Brown's work?
It is one of the many minor planets Michael E. Brown contributed to the numbered catalog, adding to his broader body of discoveries. For fans tracking his output, it sits in the 126001–127000 block and serves as a concrete entry point for exploring his survey-era finds.
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