297071

297071 is the designation for a minor planet discovered by astronomers at the Kitt Peak National Observatory on August 19, 2006. It belongs to the asteroid belt, a region of space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid's orbit is characterized by a semi-major axis of approximately 2.65 astronomical units, an eccentricity of about 0.12, and an inclination of roughly 5.5 degrees with respect to the ecliptic plane.

Further observations have provided some limited data regarding its physical characteristics. Its estimated diameter is in the range of 2 to 5 kilometers, suggesting it is a relatively small celestial body. The composition of 297071 is not precisely known, but it is likely to be a stony or carbonaceous asteroid, typical of objects found in its orbital location. Its absolute magnitude, a measure of its intrinsic brightness, indicates a modest size.

As with most minor planets, 297071 does not possess a unique name and is currently identified solely by its provisional designation. Its orbital path is stable and does not pose any immediate threat of collision with Earth. Research on such asteroids contributes to our understanding of the early solar system's formation and evolution.