320347

320347 is a minor planet located in the outer region of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 27, 2007, by astronomers using the Catalina Sky Survey, a project dedicated to detecting near-Earth objects and other asteroids. The object was officially named by the Minor Planet Center, an organization responsible for collecting observational data on minor planets and comets.

This asteroid belongs to the outer main-belt population, which orbits the Sun at a distance of approximately 3.2 astronomical units (AU), where 1 AU is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun. Its orbital period is roughly 5.7 years, meaning it takes about that long to complete one full revolution around the Sun. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of around 1.5 kilometers, though precise measurements can vary based on observational data.

320347 is classified as a non-threatening object, as its orbit does not bring it close to Earth’s path. It is not considered a near-Earth object (NEO) due to its stable, distant trajectory. Like many asteroids, its surface composition is likely rocky or metallic, though detailed spectral analysis has not been widely documented for this particular object.

Researchers continue to monitor asteroids like 320347 to better understand the dynamics of the asteroid belt and the formation of the solar system. While it does not hold significant scientific interest beyond its classification, it remains part of the broader study of celestial bodies in the outer solar system.