3951

3951 is a small main-belt asteroid discovered on October 17, 1987, by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. It is classified as a C-type asteroid, indicating a carbonaceous composition. Its orbital period is approximately 4.27 years, and it follows an elliptical path around the Sun. The asteroid has a semi-major axis of about 2.67 astronomical units. Its diameter is estimated to be around 10 kilometers, though precise measurements are subject to refinement. 3951 is not known to have any moons or to be part of a prominent asteroid family. Its discovery was part of a broader survey aimed at cataloging the numerous asteroids within our solar system. Further observations are ongoing to better understand its physical characteristics and orbital trajectory. The asteroid's designation follows the standard chronological system for newly discovered minor planets.