52381

52381 is a minor planet located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 17, 1992, by astronomers working at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The asteroid was given the provisional designation 1992 TQ1 before being officially numbered and named.

52381 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits the Sun primarily within the region between Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of approximately 2.6 astronomical units (AU), taking roughly 4.2 years to complete one revolution around the Sun. The asteroid has an eccentricity of about 0.15, indicating a moderately elliptical orbit, and an inclination of around 13 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane.

Little is known about the physical properties of 52381, such as its size, shape, or composition. Estimates suggest its diameter is likely between 1 and 2 kilometers, though precise measurements remain uncertain. Like many asteroids, it is believed to be composed of rocky materials, possibly including metals and silicates.

No significant observations or notable events have been recorded for 52381 beyond its discovery. It has not been classified as a near-Earth object or a potentially hazardous asteroid. The asteroid has not been visited by spacecraft or studied in detail, leaving much of its characteristics to be determined through further astronomical observations. Its designation remains unofficially named, and it is primarily referenced by its catalog number in astronomical databases.