179641

179641 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 24, 1960, by the Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory in Brooklyn, Indiana. The asteroid is classified as an S-type, which means it has a stony composition. Its orbit is relatively stable, with an eccentricity of 0.12 and an inclination of 1.9 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. The asteroid has a rotation period of approximately 12.5 hours and a diameter estimated to be around 5 kilometers. As of now, 179641 has not been named, and it remains cataloged under its provisional designation.