Asteroid 46001, also known as 1999 AP10, is a small celestial body located in the Asteroid Belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on January 10, 1999, and is classified as a member of the Apollo group of asteroids, which are known for their Earth-crossing orbits. This asteroid has an estimated diameter of about 1.5 kilometers and orbits the Sun every 1.5 years. Its orbit brings it close to Earth, but it poses no significant threat to our planet. Scientists study asteroids like 46001 to learn more about the early solar system and the formation of planetary bodies.