(4525) Johnbauer Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 15 May 1982 by Helin, E. F., Shoemaker, E. M., Wilder, P. D. at Palomar.
John Bauer (1932-2003), who taught astronomy and physics at San Diego City College for 37 years, dedicated his life, not to making discoveries himself, but to inspiring hundreds of students to pursue astronomical careers, helping them succeed and supporting their scientific goals. The name was suggested by N. Butler.Naming citation (20060413/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Johnbauer is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Johnbauer is 2.11 au from the Sun and 2.70 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 4525 |
| Provisional designation | 1982 JB3 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 9.80 km (#5,224 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.0780 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 13.53 |
| Orbital period | 4.13 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.57 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.05 – 3.09 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.202 |
| Inclination | 13.5° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.08 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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