Object profile
Patroclus
6 occultation events
113
Best radius (km)
—
Geometric albedo
6
Events recorded
5.2 AU
Semi-major axis
Size — to scalevs Pluto
PATROCLUS · R 113 KMPLUTO · R 1188 KM
Patroclus — this objectPluto — comparison
Best physical propertieslatest event
Radius eq. (km)> —
Equivalent radius (km)113 ± 4
Oblateness—
Axis ratios (b/a · c/a)0.92 · 0.77
Density (g/cm³)0.88
Albedo (V)—
ShapeJacobi
Where on the skyNo event of this object carries a published position yet.
All occultation events6 recorded — newest first
| Date | Chords | Observed from | Radius eq. (km) | Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-28 | 1 | United States of America | — | — | details → |
| 2022-10-06 | 2 | United States of America | — | — | details → |
| 2022-09-29 | 2 | Australia | — | — | details → |
| 2022-07-22 | 4 | Australia | — | — | details → |
| 2022-06-04 | 8 | United States of America | — | — | details → |
| 2013-10-21 | 5 | United States of America | 127 | Double Star | details → |
Orbit — top viewheliocentric
5.2
a (AU)
0.14
e
22.1
i (deg)
Class & designation
Number617
Provisional designationA906 UL
Dynamical classTrojan
Inclination (deg)22.1
Size (km)—
H (Abs. Mag.)—