42061

42061 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 10, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. The asteroid is approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately inclined to the ecliptic plane, with an inclination of 10.1 degrees. The asteroid's rotation period is approximately 5.2 hours. 42061 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, a group of asteroids that orbit the Sun primarily between Mars and Jupiter. It is not known to have any moons or to be part of any known asteroid family. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that it has a stony composition. As of now, there are no known close approaches to Earth by 42061. The asteroid's designation is 1998 TZ24.