(7222) Alekperov Outer Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 7 October 1981 by T. M. Smirnova at Nauchnyj.
Vagit Yusupovich Alikperov (b. 1950) is known for his development of economical foundations and organizational principles for oil companies. His ideas were used by Lukoil, one of the largest international oil companies. He is also an active sponsor of science and culture in Russia.Naming citation (19990928/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Alekperov is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Alekperov is 2.97 au from the Sun and 2.69 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 7222 |
| Provisional designation | 1981 TJ3 |
| Orbit class | Outer Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 16.1 km (#2,872 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.0620 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.02 |
| Orbital period | 5.79 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.22 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.57 – 3.88 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.202 |
| Inclination | 2.88° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.58 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.