14201

14201 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 29, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. The asteroid is approximately 2.4 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 1.9 degrees to the ecliptic plane, and it has an eccentricity of 0.15, indicating a relatively circular orbit.

The designation 14201 is a number assigned by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to this asteroid. The IAU's Minor Planet Center is responsible for assigning these designations to newly discovered asteroids. The number is unique to this asteroid and is used to identify it in astronomical databases and publications.

14201 is a member of the Flora family of asteroids, which are thought to have originated from a single parent body that was shattered by a collision. The Flora family is one of the largest asteroid families in the main belt, with over 1,000 known members. The asteroids in this family share similar orbital elements and spectral characteristics, suggesting a common origin.

The study of asteroids like 14201 provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of the solar system. By analyzing their composition, orbit, and other properties, astronomers can better understand the processes that shaped our planetary neighborhood.