196870

196870 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 a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun in the same region as most other asteroids.

The orbital period of 196870 is approximately 4.3 years, and its semi-major axis is about 2.6 astronomical units (AU). The eccentricity of its orbit is 0.15, indicating a relatively circular orbit. The inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic plane is about 12 degrees.

The size of 196870 is estimated to be around 5 kilometers in diameter. Its spectral type is not well-determined, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which suggests a composition rich in carbonaceous materials.

196870 has not been named, and it is designated by its provisional designation (196870) 2004 BL11. The asteroid is not considered a potentially hazardous object, as its orbit does not bring it close to Earth's orbit.