100661

100661 is the numeric designation assigned to a specific minor planet in the solar system, as cataloged by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center (MPC). It is one of thousands of such objects that have received permanent numbers after their orbits were confirmed through observations.

The process begins with a provisional designation that encodes the year of discovery and other identifying information. Once enough observations establish a precise orbit, the object is assigned a sequential number, in this case 100661. The object may later receive a formal name, proposed by the discoverers and approved by the IAU’s Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.

Official records maintained by the MPC include orbital elements such as semi-major axis, eccentricity, inclination, and orbital period, as well as the absolute magnitude and estimated size range. These data support the calculation of future positions and underlie statistical studies of the minor-planet population.

Many numbered minor planets remain unnamed, identified primarily by their numbers in formal references. The current status, orbital characteristics, and any potential naming for 100661 are available in the MPC database and related circulars.

In summary, 100661 serves as a unique, cataloged reference within the broader inventory of solar system bodies, enabling precise tracking and scientific study without implying specific physical or dynamical details beyond what is recorded by the MPC.