20000002

20000002 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 approximately 1.5 kilometers in diameter and has a rotation period of about 5.5 hours. It orbits the Sun with a semi-major axis of 2.77 astronomical units (AU), taking about 4.5 Earth years to complete one orbit. The orbital eccentricity is 0.12, and the inclination to the ecliptic is 1.5 degrees. 20000002 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, specifically a C-type asteroid, which suggests it has a carbonaceous composition. This classification is based on its spectral characteristics, indicating a primitive, carbon-rich surface. The asteroid's designation, 20000002, is a temporary designation assigned by the Minor Planet Center until a permanent name is approved. As of now, it remains unnamed.