50341

50341 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 16, 1992, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The object was officially designated as 1992 TG12 before receiving its current permanent number, 50341.

The asteroid belongs to the outer main-belt population, which typically orbits the Sun at greater distances than the majority of asteroids. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of approximately 3.2 astronomical units (AU), meaning it is farther from the Sun than the average asteroid. The eccentricity of its orbit is relatively low, indicating a nearly circular path around the Sun, while its inclination to the ecliptic plane is moderate.

Little is known about the physical characteristics of 50341 due to its small size and distance. Estimates suggest it has a diameter of around 5 kilometers. Like many asteroids, its surface composition is likely a mix of rocky and metallic materials, though detailed spectral analysis has not been conducted. The asteroid has not been observed to have any moons or unusual features.

50341 is classified as a non-threatening object, as its orbit does not bring it close to Earth’s path. It remains an unremarkable but scientifically interesting member of the asteroid belt, contributing to the broader study of solar system dynamics and the distribution of minor planets. Its designation follows the numbering system used by the Minor Planet Center, which catalogs and tracks asteroids and comets.