3635 Kreutz is a numbered minor planet (asteroid) located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid was assigned the permanent designation 3635 and subsequently named “Kreutz” in honor of the German astronomer Heinrich Kreutz (1863–1942), who is noted for his study of the Kreutz family of sungrazing comets.
Discovery and designation
The Minor Planet Center records the official discovery of 3635 Kreutz, after which the object received its sequential number. The exact discoverer, discovery site, and date are documented in the MPC’s database; however, these specifics are not reproduced here to avoid unverified detail.
Naming citation
The name “Kreutz” was proposed to recognize Heinrich Kreutz’s contributions to cometary astronomy. The citation accompanying the naming was published in the Minor Planet Circulars following the asteroid’s numbering.
Orbital classification
As a main‑belt asteroid, 3635 Kreutz follows an orbit with a semi‑major axis that places it within the central region of the asteroid belt. Its orbital period is on the order of several Earth years (approximately 4–5 years), which is typical for objects in this zone.
Physical characteristics
Detailed physical parameters—such as diameter, albedo, rotation period, and spectral type—have not been extensively characterized for 3635 Kreutz and remain insufficiently documented in publicly available astronomical catalogs.
References
- Minor Planet Center (MPC) database entries for numbered minor planets.
- Official naming citation published by the Minor Planet Circulars (MPC).
Note: While the existence and basic classification of 3635 Kreutz are documented by the MPC and related astronomical databases, many of the asteroid’s detailed physical and orbital characteristics have not been thoroughly measured or published.
