Named in honour of the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Widely recognized for leadership in research, inspired teaching and community engagement, UVic provides innovative programs and real-life learning experiences for its students. It is home to the Climenhaga Observatory, mainly used for observing variable stars and for searching for Earth-bound comets and asteroids.
Orbit type: Main Belt
Reference: MPC 59925
Name:
UVic
Number:
150145
Designation:
1996 BH1
Disc. Date:
1996-01-23
Discoverer:
Balam, D.D.
Disc. Place:
NRC Canada