(69986) 1998 WW24

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(69986) 1998 WW24
Discovery
Discovered by Marc W. Buie
Discovery date November 18, 1998
Designations
MPC designation (69986) 1998 WW24
Alternative names none
Minor planet
category		 TNO (plutino)
Aphelion 48.015 AU
Perihelion 30.532 AU
Semi-major axis 39.274 AU
Eccentricity 0.223
Mean anomaly 30.9°
Inclination 14.0°
Longitude of ascending node 234.0°
Argument of perihelion 145.7°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 139 km
Albedo 0.09 (assumed)
Absolute magnitude 7.5

(69986) 1998 WW24, also written as (69986) 1998 WW24, is a Trans-Neptunian object that resides in the Kuiper Belt. Since it is in a 2:3 orbital resonance with the planet Neptune, it is classified as a plutino.

It was discoved on November 18, 1998 by Marc W. Buie at the Kitt Peak National Observatory.

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