06474

06474 is a designation used in various contexts, most notably in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It refers to an asteroid discovered in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The object was first observed on March 24, 1997, by astronomers using the Spacewatch program at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, United States.

Asteroid 06474 is officially named **1997 EH24**, but the numerical designation 06474 is part of its provisional naming system, indicating its sequence in the discovery process. It belongs to the S-type asteroid class, which means it is composed primarily of silicate materials and is relatively common in the inner asteroid belt. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) and orbits the Sun with a period of about 3.4 years.

In addition to its astronomical significance, 06474 has been referenced in other contexts, such as in the naming of fictional characters or objects in media. For example, it appears in the *Mass Effect* video game series as the designation of a fictional asteroid, though this is unrelated to the actual celestial object.

The asteroid remains a subject of interest for astronomers studying the composition and dynamics of the main asteroid belt. Its orbit and physical properties contribute to broader research on near-Earth objects and the early solar system. Observations of such asteroids help scientists understand the formation and evolution of planetary bodies in the solar system.