22474

22474 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 14, 1997, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, an initiative to discover and track near-Earth objects. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with a semi-major axis of approximately 3.1 astronomical units (AU), indicating its position within the asteroid belt.

22474 has an orbital period of about 5.5 Earth years, completing one orbit around the Sun in roughly the same time it takes for Earth to orbit the Sun five and a half times. Its orbit is moderately eccentric, with an eccentricity of around 0.15, and it has an inclination of about 10.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane.

The asteroid has a diameter estimated to be around 10 kilometers, based on its absolute magnitude and assumed albedo. Its rotation period is not well-determined, but it is believed to be relatively slow, on the order of several hours. The spectral classification of 22474 is not well-established, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which are common in the outer asteroid belt and are characterized by their dark, carbonaceous surfaces.

22474 does not have any known moons or companions, and its physical characteristics beyond its size and spectral type are not well-understood. It is part of the background population of asteroids in the main belt, contributing to the overall mass and dynamics of the region.