73515

73515 is a numbered minor planet that resides in the inner region of the asteroid belt. It was discovered on 30 April 1995 by the Lincoln Near‑Earth Asteroid Research (LONEOS) survey at the Lowell Observatory’s Anderson Mesa Station. The asteroid was initially given the provisional designation 1995 OV, with the numbering 73515 following its confirmation after several years of follow‑up observations.

Orbit and dynamics

The orbit of 73515 is moderately eccentric, with an orbital semi‑major axis of approximately 2.15 astronomical units and an eccentricity of 0.12. Its orbital inclination is modest, at about 4°, placing it in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. The period of revolution about the Sun is roughly 3.3 Earth years. The asteroid follows a relatively well‑determined path with an uncertainty parameter of 0 as of the last published data set.

Physical characteristics

Based on infrared observations from the WISE mission and using an assumed albedo of 0.15, the diameter of 73515 has been estimated to be around 5 kilometres. It is classified as a stony S‑type in color indices, although no detailed spectral observations have been published to confirm its composition. The rotation period and pole orientation remain unknown due to a lack of dedicated light‑curve studies.

Naming

As of the latest catalogues, the minor planet has not been assigned a formal name and is referred to only by its numeric designation, 73515.