100024

100024 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 14 October 1999, by astronomers of the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The Minor Planet Center, operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, has credited the discovery to the Lincoln Laboratory's program.

The semi-major axis of 100024's orbit is 3.16 astronomical units (AU), with an orbital period of 5.67 years. Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.15 and an inclination of 14.8 degrees with respect to the ecliptic. The asteroid's observation arc begins with its official discovery observation at Socorro.

Physical characteristics of 100024 are not well-determined. It has an absolute magnitude of 14.7, which corresponds to a diameter of approximately 10 kilometers, assuming an albedo in the range of 0.057 to 0.25. The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link (CALL) does not list any rotational lightcurve data for this asteroid, which would provide insights into its shape and rotation period.

100024 is a non-family asteroid, meaning it does not belong to any known asteroid family. Asteroid families are groups of asteroids that share similar orbital elements, suggesting a common origin from a larger parent body that was disrupted by an impact. The lack of family association for 100024 indicates it may be a primordial asteroid, formed from the original accretion disk of the solar system.

In summary, 100024 is a small asteroid in the outer asteroid belt with an orbital period of approximately 5.67 years. Its physical characteristics and family association remain undetermined, making it an interesting target for further study.