43008

43008 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 19, 1988, by astronomers Carolyn Shoemaker and Eugene Shoemaker at the Palomar Observatory in California. The asteroid is part of the Flora family, a group of asteroids that share similar orbital characteristics and are believed to have originated from a single parent body.

43008 has a diameter of approximately 6.6 kilometers and completes one orbit around the Sun every 3.45 years. Its orbit is moderately eccentric, with an eccentricity of 0.17, and it has an inclination of 1.9 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that it has a stony composition.

The designation 43008 is a numerical identifier assigned by the Minor Planet Center, the internationally recognized authority for naming minor planets. The name "43008" is not permanent; it is a provisional designation that will be replaced with a permanent name once the asteroid's orbit is well-determined and its physical characteristics are better understood.

43008 is one of over 1.1 million known minor planets in the Solar System. Its study contributes to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the Solar System, as well as the dynamics of the asteroid belt.