23120

23120 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 16, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, an initiative to discover and track near-Earth objects. The asteroid is approximately 3 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.3 years. Its orbit is moderately eccentric and inclined, typical of many asteroids in the outer belt. The spectral classification of 23120 is C-type, indicating it has a carbonaceous composition, which is common among asteroids in the outer belt. This classification suggests that the asteroid may contain organic compounds and hydrated minerals, making it of interest to scientists studying the early solar system and the origins of life on Earth. As of now, no moons have been discovered orbiting 23120, and it is not considered a potentially hazardous object. The asteroid's designation, 23120, is a sequential number assigned by the Minor Planet Center, the international organization responsible for the designation of minor planets.