132653

132653 is a small body in the asteroid belt, a region between the planets Mars and Jupiter where many ancient rocks and metallic debris orbit the Sun. It is classified as a Near-Earth Asteroid, despite its average distance from the Sun being significantly greater than that of Venus, the innermost planet.

As of the last update, the Minor Planet Center, which maintains the official catalog of asteroids and comets, lists 132653 as a numbered asteroid. Its orbit has been studied and reported in various scientific papers and astronomical databases.

The discovery of 132653 is attributed to a survey conducted by the LINEAR project, a collaborative effort involving various institutions and researchers. The project's primary goal is to detect and report on near-Earth objects, asteroids, and comets. The discovery was reported in a document submitted to NASA's Near-Earth Object Program, which maintains a database of objects that have been discovered and confirmed to be near-Earth objects.

The diameter of 132653 is estimated to be approximately 130 meters. While its size is relatively small, it is a valuable subject of study for astronomers seeking to understand the formation and composition of the asteroid belt. Its distance and location make it a challenging target, but observations can provide significant insights into the outer reaches of the planetary system.

The trajectory of 132653 has been calculated to have a minimum distance from the Sun of approximately 212 million kilometers, with a maximum distance of about 495 million kilometers. The orbital period of 132653 is estimated to be approximately 1 year and 75 days.