165170V

**165170V**

165170V is a minor planet, or asteroid, discovered on January 29, 2000, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program at Socorro, New Mexico, USA. It is classified as an Apollo-type asteroid, a group of near-Earth objects that occasionally cross the orbit of Earth. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of approximately 1.2 kilometers, though precise measurements remain uncertain due to its relatively small size and distance from Earth.

Orbiting the Sun, 165170V follows an elliptical trajectory that brings it within close proximity to Earth’s orbit on occasion. Its closest approach to Earth typically ranges between 0.08 and 0.1 astronomical units (AU), which translates to about 12 to 15 million kilometers. While these distances are significant, no known impact risk has been identified for the foreseeable future.

The asteroid’s rotational period and surface characteristics remain poorly documented, as it is not a primary target for detailed observational campaigns. Its classification as an Apollo asteroid places it among a larger population of space rocks that occasionally pass near Earth, though its specific trajectory and potential future encounters continue to be monitored by astronomers.

No named features or cultural significance have been officially assigned to 165170V. It is tracked by various astronomical observatories as part of ongoing efforts to study near-Earth objects, including potential threats to planetary safety. Further observations could provide additional data on its composition, shape, and long-term orbital behavior.