30461

30461 is a numerical designation that appears in various contexts, most notably as a designation for an asteroid in the solar system. Officially named **2000 JH81**, 30461 is a member of the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on May 6, 2000, by astronomers at the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program, a collaborative project aimed at identifying near-Earth objects and other celestial bodies.

The asteroid has an estimated diameter of approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) and follows an elliptical orbit around the Sun. Its orbital period is roughly 5.1 years, and it remains relatively stable within the asteroid belt without posing any known threat to Earth. Due to its size and composition, 30461 is classified as a stony (S-type) asteroid, meaning it is likely composed of silicate materials and metals.

Beyond astronomy, the number 30461 has appeared in other contexts, such as numbering systems for vehicles, equipment, or identification codes in various industries. However, its most significant recognition comes from its classification as an asteroid. Researchers continue to study objects like 30461 to better understand the formation and distribution of the asteroid belt, as well as the early history of the solar system. No formal naming has been assigned to this asteroid beyond its provisional designation.