124418

124418 is a minor planet in the solar system, designated as an asteroid. It was discovered on October 8, 2001, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program at Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, situated within the asteroid belt that lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

The asteroid has an approximate diameter of 2 to 3 kilometers, based on its observed brightness and albedo estimates. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of around 2.5 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, with an orbital period of approximately 3.97 years (about 1,450 days). Its orbit is characterized by low eccentricity and an inclination of roughly 10 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane.

124418's physical properties have been studied through various observational methods, including lightcurve analysis and spectroscopic observations. These studies suggest it is a stony (S-type) asteroid, composed primarily of silicate minerals and nickel-iron metal.

As with many minor planets, 124418 is cataloged and monitored by astronomical organizations like the Minor Planet Center (MPC). It is not classified as a near-Earth object, posing no immediate impact threat to Earth. Its primary significance lies in contributing to the understanding of the composition and distribution of small bodies in our solar system.

Because of its relatively recent discovery and limited observational history, detailed information about 124418 remains sparse. Nonetheless, it is considered part of the broader population of main-belt asteroids that provide insights into the early solar system's formation and evolution.