11835

11835 is an astronomical designation used primarily for minor planets, specifically a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1999. The asteroid was officially named **11835 Shibata**, after Japanese astronomer **Shin-ichiro Shibata**, a prominent figure in the field of solar and planetary science. Shibata contributed significantly to research on solar flares, solar wind, and planetary atmospheres, earning recognition through various awards and honors.

The discovery of 11835 Shibata was made on October 12, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort to survey the sky for near-Earth objects. This particular asteroid belongs to the larger population of main-belt asteroids, which orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit is relatively stable, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.7 astronomical units (AU), placing it well within the asteroid belt.

As of recent observations, 11835 Shibata has been tracked using ground-based telescopes, though its physical characteristics, such as diameter and composition, remain less well-documented compared to other well-studied asteroids. The asteroid’s name reflects its discovery’s connection to the scientific contributions of Dr. Shibata, highlighting the intersection of astronomy and space science research. While not a near-Earth object, its study contributes to broader efforts in understanding the solar system’s dynamics and the origins of minor planets.