254501

254501 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on 13 October 2005 by the Catalina Sky Survey, an astronomical survey project that aims to discover near-Earth objects and comets. The object is classified as a main-belt asteroid, with a semi-major axis of approximately 3.1 astronomical units (AU), a period of about 5.5 years, and an orbital eccentricity of 0.15. Its absolute magnitude is 16.8, indicating a diameter of roughly 1.4 kilometers. The asteroid has a relatively slow rotation period of about 24 hours. 254501 has a spectral type of X, which is characteristic of primitive asteroids, suggesting it may contain organic compounds and water. The asteroid's orbit is stable and does not pose any threat to Earth. Further observations and studies are needed to better understand its composition and origin.