100734

100734 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 16, 1994, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS in Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is approximately 1.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.3 years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 10.8 degrees to the ecliptic plane and has an eccentricity of 0.17. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that it has a stony composition. 100734 is named after the American astronomer and educator, Dr. Carolyn Shoemaker, who has made significant contributions to the field of planetary science. The naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on March 1, 2002.