24330

24330 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 24, 1973, by the Soviet astronomer Tamara Smirnova at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in Nauchnij, Ukraine. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.7 astronomical units (AU). Its orbital period is about 4.5 Earth years. The absolute magnitude of 24330 is 14.5, which suggests a diameter of around 4 kilometers, assuming an albedo of 0.15. The asteroid has a relatively low eccentricity of 0.09, indicating a nearly circular orbit. Its orbital inclination is about 1.5 degrees, which is typical for main-belt asteroids. The rotation period of 24330 is not well-determined, but it is estimated to be around 5.5 hours. The asteroid's spectral type is not yet classified, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which are common in the outer regions of the asteroid belt. Further observations and studies are needed to better understand the physical properties and composition of 24330.