43478261

43478261 is a numerical identifier that appears in various contexts, primarily within the realm of astronomy and space exploration. It is most notably associated with the asteroid **2007 JF43**, a near-Earth object (NEO) discovered on May 7, 2007, by the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona, United States. The designation "43478261" is not an official name but rather a provisional designation used during the observation period before a permanent number and name are assigned.

The asteroid 2007 JF43 was later classified under the Minor Planet Center (MPC) designation system, receiving the permanent number **434782** in 2015. This number is part of a sequential numbering system used to catalog asteroids and other small Solar System bodies. The suffix "61" in "43478261" is not standard and may have been used in informal or early tracking references, possibly indicating a specific observation or catalog entry.

2007 JF43 (now 434782) is classified as an Apollo-type asteroid, meaning its orbit crosses Earth’s orbit and it has the potential to approach the planet. However, it is not considered a significant threat, as its orbital dynamics have been well-studied, and current trajectories suggest no imminent risk of collision. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of approximately 1.1 kilometers and orbits the Sun with a period of about 3.2 years.

While 43478261 itself is not a widely recognized term outside specialized astronomical databases, the asteroid it references remains an object of interest for researchers studying near-Earth objects and potential future space missions. Its discovery and classification contribute to ongoing efforts to monitor and understand the dynamic population of objects in the inner Solar System.