29671

29671 is an astronomical object classified as a minor planet or asteroid within our solar system. It was discovered on October 2, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a major sky survey tasked with identifying near-Earth objects. The asteroid was identified from observations made using automated telescopes in Socorro, New Mexico.

This object is part of the main asteroid belt, which lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its orbital characteristics include an approximate semi-major axis of around 2.5 astronomical units (AU), an eccentricity that indicates its orbit is slightly elongated, and an inclination relative to the plane of the solar system. Its size is estimated to be around 3 to 4 kilometers in diameter, based on observed brightness and albedo assumptions.

29671 has a provisional designation, which is assigned upon discovery, prior to official numbering. It was later given its number after observations confirmed its orbit, enabling astronomers to track it over time. Like many main-belt asteroids, it is composed primarily of silicate minerals and metals, reflecting the primordial materials that formed the early solar system.

The asteroid is of interest for scientific research due to its stable orbit and composition, which provides insights into the history and evolution of the solar system. There are currently no known missions targeting 29671, and it poses no immediate threat to Earth.

Overall, 29671 exemplifies the numerous small bodies that populate the asteroid belt, contributing to our understanding of planetary formation and the dynamic processes shaping our solar system.