23806

23806 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 2, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is approximately 3 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.1 years. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun in the region of the asteroid belt. The specific orbital elements of 23806 include a semi-major axis of approximately 2.57 astronomical units (AU), an eccentricity of 0.15, and an inclination of about 14 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. The asteroid's rotation period is estimated to be around 5.5 hours. As of the latest available data, 23806 has not been observed to have any known moons or companions. The asteroid's spectral type is classified as S-type, indicating a composition rich in silicate materials. The discovery and ongoing study of 23806 contribute to our understanding of the asteroid belt and the formation of the solar system.