380749

380749 is the numeric designation assigned to a minor planet by the Minor Planet Center (MPC). Minor planets are small bodies that orbit the Sun and are not comets or dwarf planets. After discovery, objects receive provisional designations; once their orbits are well established, they are given permanent numbers such as 380749. If the discoverers propose a name and it is approved by the International Astronomical Union, the object may be known by that name in addition to its number.

For 380749, as with other numbered minor planets, official records include orbital elements, such as semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination, along with the orbital period. Size estimates, albedo, and, when determined, spectral type may also be recorded. These parameters are derived from astrometric observations, photometric measurements, and survey data, and are maintained by the MPC and the JPL Small-Body Database.

Discovery details for 380749—such as the discovery date, location, and discoverers—are documented in the MPC archives and the JPL database. The exact data can be consulted there for precise values, uncertainties, and any updates resulting from ongoing observations.

The designation of 380749 serves to ensure unambiguous reference in scientific literature and databases. It exemplifies the broader system by which the astronomical community catalogues and tracks hundreds of thousands of small Solar System bodies.

See also: Minor planet, List of minor planets, Minor Planet Center. References: Minor Planet Center, JPL Small-Body Database.