54580N

54580N 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, 1999, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun within the asteroid belt's boundaries. Its orbital period is approximately 4.3 years, and it has an average distance from the Sun of about 2.6 astronomical units (AU).

The asteroid's diameter is estimated to be around 3.5 kilometers, based on its absolute magnitude and albedo. 54580N is a C-type asteroid, which suggests it has a carbonaceous composition, likely containing a significant amount of organic compounds and minerals. This classification is typical for many asteroids in the outer asteroid belt.

The asteroid's name, 54580N, is a combination of its provisional designation and the letter "N," which was assigned based on the order of its discovery. The name does not have any special significance or meaning beyond its designation as a minor planet.

54580N is not a notable asteroid for any particular scientific reasons, and it does not pose any threat to Earth. It is simply one of many objects in the asteroid belt, providing valuable information about the early solar system and the processes that led to the formation of planets.