What Is 911 Lone Star
911 Lone Star is a main-belt asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered in 1918 and later assigned the permanent number 911. The name honors the Lone Star State, Texas, reflecting its connection to U.S. astronomical history.
Orbit and Physical Characteristics
The asteroid follows a relatively stable orbit in the central main belt, with a semi-major axis and moderate eccentricity typical of S-type or C-type bodies. Estimates place its diameter in the range of several tens of kilometers, based on photometric observations and thermal modeling.
Why It Matters for Astronomers
911 Lone Star contributes to the catalog of numbered minor planets used for dynamical studies and solar-system modeling. Researchers reference it alongside other asteroids when analyzing orbital resonances, mass distribution, and the evolution of small bodies in the inner solar system. For current orbital data, see NASA JPL Small-Body Database Browser at https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=911&view=OPC
