Also nicknamed BIDEN, distant dwarf planet 2012 VP113, is the 2nd sednoid after Sedna discovered on Nov.5, 2012 by
the Scott Sheppard and Chad Trujillo team but announced on 26 Mar.2014. It has an orbital period of some 4300 years,
is estimated to be 600km(370 miles) in diameter, and has an inclination of 24.1 degrees. At its closest(1979) it is
beyond both Pluto and Eris at 80.42 AU and its farthest it is at 257.67 AU
Here is a rough ephemeris of 2012 VP113 for every 10 years from 1800 to 2050 AD. Sign entry/exit dates are included.
1800 Jan.01 Cap 26
Capricorn/Aquarius
Aquarius
Aquarius/Pisces
Pisces
Pisces/Aries
Aries
Aries/Taurus
Taurus
Taurus/Gemini
Gemini
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