20333

20333 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 12, 1997, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, NASA, and MIT. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.6 astronomical units (AU) and an orbital period of about 4.1 years.

20333 has a diameter of roughly 2.5 kilometers, making it one of the smaller asteroids in the main belt. Its spectral type is S, indicating that it has a stony composition, similar to many other asteroids in the belt. The asteroid's rotation period is estimated to be around 5.5 hours.

The designation "20333" is a temporary designation given by the Minor Planet Center, which is responsible for the identification and cataloging of minor planets. The asteroid has not yet been named, and the process of assigning a permanent name involves a proposal and approval process by the International Astronomical Union.

20333's orbit is relatively stable, with a low eccentricity and inclination, typical of main-belt asteroids. Its orbit does not bring it close to Earth, and it poses no threat of impact with our planet. The asteroid's study contributes to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system, as well as the dynamics of the asteroid belt.