145801

145801 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 14, 2006, by the Catalina Sky Survey, an astronomical survey project that searches for near-Earth objects and comets. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun within the asteroid belt.

The asteroid has a diameter of approximately 2.5 kilometers and a rotation period of about 5.8 hours. Its orbit is relatively stable, with an eccentricity of 0.12 and an inclination of 10.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. The semi-major axis of its orbit is 2.7 astronomical units (AU), which is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.

145801 has not been named as of the latest available data. Naming an asteroid typically involves a process where the discoverer or a committee selects a name that is meaningful and follows certain guidelines. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is responsible for the official naming of asteroids.

The study of minor planets like 145801 contributes to our understanding of the solar system's formation and evolution. By analyzing their orbits, compositions, and other characteristics, astronomers can gain insights into the processes that shaped the early solar system.