Object name
Asteroid 8334(1984)CF

Constellation: Leo
Distance : From 2.5 to 3 AU (AU is the distance from Earth to the Sun)

Imaged by Jean-Yves Beninger from Alqueva Dark Sky, Portugal
On 15 March 2026

Equipment:
Astro-Physics Mach1
Astro-Physics AP130 Starfire EDF with 2.7" field flattener 67PF562, 873mm
Camera Zwo ASI 2600MM pixel size 3.76µ
Filters R, G, B

Description:

Asteroid 8334 (1984 CF) is a small object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Discovered in 1984, it has a stable orbit around the Sun.

Like many asteroids, it is likely made of rock and metal and represents leftover material from the early solar system, helping scientists understand how planets formed.