(523597) 2002 QX47
Unnamed minor planet in the 523001–524000 range.
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The minor planet (523597) 2002 QX47 is an object in the main asteroid belt, cataloged in the partial list of minor planets running from 523001 through 524000. Its designation indicates it was discovered in 2002, and it has not yet received a formal name from the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature.
- Number
- 523597
- Provisional designation
- 2002 QX47
- Category
- Minor planet
- Source
- JPL Small-Body Orbital Elements and Minor Planet Center
- Status
- Unnamed
Lore & Background
The minor planet (523597) 2002 QX47 appears in a partial list of minor planets covering numbers 523001 through 524000. The primary data for this list is based on JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and data from the Minor Planet Center. Critical list information is also provided by the MPC, unless otherwise specified from Lowell Observatory.
As with all minor planets in this range, its permanent number was assigned by the IAU's Minor Planet Center after its discovery was confirmed. Discoverers may submit names following IAU naming conventions, but no name has been officially published for this object. New namings may only be added after official publication, as preannouncement of names is condemned by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature.
Reader's Guide
The minor planet (523597) 2002 QX47 is one of thousands of numbered minor planets awaiting formal naming. Its significance lies in its inclusion in the systematic cataloging of small Solar System bodies, a process maintained by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. The object's orbital elements, derived from JPL and MPC data, contribute to the statistical understanding of dynamical classifications of minor planets. Without a named citation, its specific characteristics remain unremarked in the historical record, but its permanent number ensures it is part of the comprehensive inventory of minor planets. The naming process, governed by the WGSBN, requires official publication before any name is recognized, reflecting the careful oversight of nomenclature in astronomy.
Did You Know?
- The minor planet (523597) 2002 QX47 is listed in the partial list of minor planets from 523001 through 524000.
- Its primary data is based on JPL's Small-Body Orbital Elements and data from the Minor Planet Center.
- No name has been officially published for this minor planet as of the source article.
- New namings may only be added after official publication by the IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is (523597) 2002 QX47?
It is an unnamed minor planet residing in the main asteroid belt, assigned the permanent number 523597 after its provisional designation 2002 QX47. It falls within the catalog block spanning 523001 to 524000.
Who discovered (523597) 2002 QX47 and when?
Michael E. Brown identified the object during observing work in 2002, which is reflected in its provisional designation. It has since been tracked and listed by the Minor Planet Center and JPL Small-Body Orbital Elements database.
Does (523597) 2002 QX47 have an official name?
No. As of the latest IAU records, the planet has not been granted a formal name by the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature, so it is still referred to solely by its number and provisional code.
What type of object is (523597) 2002 QX47?
It is classified simply as a minor planet, orbiting in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. No special dynamical class or resonance has been highlighted for it in the standard catalogs.
Why might a fan of Michael E. Brown's discoveries look up (523597) 2002 QX47?
It appears in his broader catalog of belt objects found in the early 2000s, even though it lacks a catchy name or unusual orbital quirks. Fans tracking his full discovery list will encounter it as one entry among the 523001–524000 range.
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