4650001

4650001 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 10, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, NASA, and MIT. The asteroid is approximately 5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.4 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately eccentric and inclined, with an average distance from the Sun of 2.69 astronomical units (AU). The spectral classification of 4650001 is C-type, indicating that it is likely composed of carbonaceous material, which is common among asteroids in the outer asteroid belt. The asteroid's rotation period is approximately 5.5 hours, and its surface is thought to be relatively old and heavily cratered, suggesting a long history of impacts. Due to its size and composition, 4650001 is of interest to astronomers studying the early solar system and the formation of asteroids.