Discovered 1984 Nov 21 from Palomar Observatory, California, USA by C. S. Shoemaker
Named in honor of David J. Roddy 1989 Dec 12, an Astrogeologist at the US Geological Survey.

https://www.usgs.gov/centers/astrogeology-science-center/dave-roddy

Time: 23:51UT 2025-07-09 Exp. 9 x 65 sec.
Telescope 0.254m f/6 ST-10XME CCD -19°C 0.9"/pix
Odd Trondal Obs.code 238 (Uranium). Oslo Norway.