124001

124001 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on 10 October 2000, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS in Socorro, New Mexico, as part of the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. 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 its eccentricity is relatively low, indicating a stable orbit.

The size of 124001 is estimated to be around 2.5 kilometers in diameter, based on its absolute magnitude. Its spectral type is not well-determined, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which are common in the outer asteroid belt and are characterized by their dark, carbonaceous surfaces. The rotation period of 124001 is not known, but it is expected to be similar to other asteroids of its size.

124001 does not pose any significant threat to Earth, as its orbit does not bring it close to our planet. However, it is still an object of interest for astronomers studying the formation and evolution of the solar system. The asteroid's discovery and ongoing observations contribute to our understanding of the asteroid belt and the dynamics of the solar system.