181333

181333 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 24, 2008, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) team at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is part of the Flora family, a large group of asteroids that share similar orbital characteristics and are believed to have originated from a single parent body that was disrupted by a collision.

The asteroid has a diameter of approximately 2.5 kilometers and orbits the Sun with a semi-major axis of about 2.2 astronomical units (AU), completing one orbit every 3.3 years. Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.12 and an inclination of 5.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. The spectral type of 181333 is S-type, indicating that it has a stony composition.

The asteroid's rotation period is approximately 5.5 hours, and its light curve amplitude suggests a relatively spherical shape. The asteroid's surface is likely covered in regolith, a layer of loose rock and dust, which is common on asteroids. The asteroid's orbit is stable and does not pose any significant threat to Earth.

181333 has been the subject of several scientific studies, including radar observations and spectral analysis, which have provided valuable insights into the composition and properties of asteroids in the Flora family. The asteroid's discovery and ongoing research contribute to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system.