53676

The designation "53676" is primarily associated with the minor planet **1990 VB**, an asteroid in the outer region of the main asteroid belt. Officially named **1990 VB** upon its discovery, it was later assigned the provisional designation **53676** in the Minor Planet Center's catalog. This asteroid was discovered on November 15, 1990, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States.

1990 VB, or 53676, orbits the Sun at an average distance of approximately 3.2 astronomical units (AU), taking roughly 5.6 Earth years to complete one orbit. Its orbit is moderately inclined (about 10 degrees) relative to the ecliptic plane, and it has an eccentricity of around 0.17, indicating a slightly elliptical path. The asteroid belongs to the Cybele family, a group of objects located in the outer main belt, beyond the 3:1 mean-motion resonance with Jupiter.

With an estimated diameter of around 30 kilometers, 53676 is classified as a C-type asteroid, suggesting a carbonaceous composition. Such asteroids are among the most common in the outer asteroid belt and are believed to contain significant amounts of water and organic compounds. However, little is known about its surface properties or exact physical characteristics due to its distance and relatively small size.

No significant scientific missions or observations have been conducted specifically on 53676, and it remains an unremarkable but well-documented member of the asteroid population. Its designation, while not widely recognized outside astronomical circles, serves as a reference in databases tracking near-Earth and main-belt objects.