132544

132544 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 17, 2002, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun within the asteroid belt. Its orbit is relatively stable, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.7 astronomical units (AU) and an eccentricity of about 0.15. The asteroid has a rotation period of around 5.6 hours and a diameter estimated to be about 5 kilometers.

The spectral classification of 132544 is S-type, indicating that it has a stony composition. This classification is based on its reflectance spectrum, which shows characteristics similar to other stony asteroids. The surface of 132544 is likely composed of silicate minerals, which are common in the inner solar system.

The asteroid's name, 132544, is its provisional designation in the Minor Planet Center's database. It has not yet been officially named, and the process of naming minor planets typically involves suggestions from the discoverers or the public, followed by approval by the International Astronomical Union.

132544 is one of many thousands of known asteroids in the main belt. Its study contributes to our understanding of the early solar system and the processes that shaped it. Observations of asteroids like 132544 help astronomers refine their models of solar system formation and evolution.