19244

19244 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between 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 approximately 10 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.5 Earth years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 11.5 degrees to the ecliptic, and it has an eccentricity of 0.11. The asteroid's absolute magnitude is 11.6, indicating its brightness. 19244 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, a group of asteroids that orbit the Sun primarily between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid's designation, 19244, is a temporary designation given by the Minor Planet Center, which is responsible for the identification and cataloging of minor planets. The asteroid's permanent designation and name, if any, have not been assigned as of the latest available information.