Originally designated 916ΣI , it was renamed ' 916 America ' on 24 February 1923 after the Council of Astronomers at Pulkovo Observatory decided to commemorate `` the friendly relations of the astronomical observatories and astronomers '' .
It was originally called 916ΣI , but was renamed 916 America on 24 February 1923 after the Council of Astronomers at Pulkovo Observatory decided to pay tribute to `` the friendly relations of the astronomical observatories and astronomers '' .