3103 Eger

3103 Eger is a main belt asteroid discovered on January 20, 1982, by Miklós Lovas at Piszkéstető Station. The asteroid is named after the Hungarian city of Eger, a historically significant city located in northeastern Hungary. Eger is known for its rich history, including its successful defense against the Ottoman Empire in 1552. The city is also famous for its baroque architecture, thermal baths, and wine region, particularly the Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) red wine. The naming of the asteroid is likely a tribute to this culturally and historically important city. Orbital characteristics and physical properties of the asteroid are available through astronomical databases.