16330

16330 is a large asteroid in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is classified as an S-type asteroid, indicating that its surface is composed primarily of silicate minerals. With a final designation of 16330, it was discovered by observers at the Catalina Sky Survey on April 20, 1998.

The asteroid has a relatively small size, with an estimated diameter of approximately 3.5 kilometers. This puts it firmly within the category of smaller asteroids, and it is not thought to be a particularly large or notable object. Despite this, the asteroid is still of interest to astronomers due to its composition and orbit, which have been the subject of study and analysis.

The placement of 16330 in its orbit has been the subject of some interest, as it is part of the a TNO (trans-Neptunian object) family. This means that it was likely formed in the distant reaches of the solar system, beyond Neptune, and has since been perturbed into a more stable orbit through gravitational interactions with larger objects.

16330 is a member of the Hecuba family of asteroids, named after the Hecuba asteroid family in Greek mythology. This family of asteroids is thought to have formed through the breakup of a larger asteroid that was split apart through gravitational interactions. The study of asteroids like 16330 provides valuable insights into the formation and evolution of the solar system, and continues to be the subject of ongoing research and analysis.