20883

20883 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, discovered on September 24, 1960, by the Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory. It is named after the Indiana town of 20883, which was renamed in 1960 to honor the discovery of the asteroid. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with an orbital period of approximately 4.2 years. Its orbit is relatively stable, with an eccentricity of 0.11 and an inclination of 10.5 degrees to the ecliptic. The asteroid has a diameter of about 10 kilometers, and its rotation period is estimated to be around 12 hours. 20883 is a C-type asteroid, indicating that it has a carbonaceous composition, which is common among asteroids in the outer regions of the main belt. The asteroid's spectral characteristics suggest the presence of hydrated minerals, which may provide insights into the early solar system's water content.