11959

11959 is a minor planet orbiting the Sun in the outer region of the asteroid belt. It was discovered on October 24, 1960, by the Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory in Brooklyn, Indiana. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.7 astronomical units (AU). Its orbital period is about 4.5 Earth years, and it has an eccentricity of 0.12, indicating a relatively circular orbit.

The size of 11959 is estimated to be around 10 kilometers in diameter, based on its absolute magnitude of 12.5. Its rotation period is not well-determined, but it is believed to be relatively slow, similar to other asteroids of its size. The surface composition of 11959 is unknown, but it is likely to be similar to other carbonaceous asteroids, which are common in the outer asteroid belt.

11959 has not been visited by any spacecraft, and its physical characteristics remain largely unknown. However, it is an interesting target for future studies, as it represents a typical example of a main-belt asteroid. The asteroid's orbit is stable, and it does not pose any threat to Earth.