Asteroid San Diego Plaque
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A photo of Asteroid San Diego laminated onto a 7 x 9-inch wooden plaque. The plate reads 'Discovered by Eleanor F. Helin on September 20, 1982, at Palomar Observatory of the California Institute of Technology. Named as a celestial tribute to the City of San Diego in appreciation of the City's responsiveness and cooperation in the Campaign to Restore Dark Skies for Astronomers Probing the Universe'. Donor's name and occasion information were not provided to the City Clerk's office.
Originating Mayor: Maureen O'Connor
Date Received: Unknown