68244

68244 is an asteroid in the main asteroid belt. It was discovered by the LINEAR survey on October 19, 2002. Its provisional designation was 2002 UV12. This asteroid orbits the Sun at an average distance of 2.72 AU, with a period of 4.55 years. Its eccentricity is 0.11, meaning its orbit is somewhat elongated. The inclination of its orbit is 5.0 degrees relative to the ecliptic.

The absolute magnitude of 68244 is 15.8, indicating it is a relatively small asteroid. Its diameter is estimated to be between 3 and 7 kilometers. Spectroscopic observations suggest its surface composition is likely stony, characteristic of S-type asteroids. Further detailed characterization of 68244 is ongoing through various astronomical surveys and observational programs. Its orbital elements place it within the main belt, a region populated by a vast number of rocky bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. Understanding the composition and origins of such asteroids contributes to our broader knowledge of the solar system's formation and evolution.