Discovered by S. J. Bus MPC designation 6216 San Jose Discovered 30 September 1975 Orbits Sun Named after San Jose Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 30 September 1975 Observation arc 21564 days (59.04 yr) Inclination 3.771701° Discoverer Schelte J. Bus Discovery site Palomar Observatory | |
Alternative names 1975 SJ, 1975 VH2, 1984 SV4, 1989 VG Aphelion 3.0364249 AU (454.24270 Gm) | ||
6216 San Jose is a main belt asteroid. It orbits the Sun every 4.57 years.
The minor planet was discovered on September 30, 1975 by S. J. Bus at the Palomar Observatory and given the provisional designation 1975 SJ. In 1998 was renamed San Jose to honor the city of San Jose, California, United States, for its long support of nearby Lick Observatory particularly in efforts to reduce light pollution.
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