106072

106072 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 1, 2000, by the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search (LONEOS) at the Anderson Mesa Station. The asteroid is approximately 2 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately inclined to the ecliptic plane, with an inclination of 10.5 degrees. The semi-major axis of its orbit is 2.39 astronomical units (AU), and its eccentricity is 0.21. The absolute magnitude of 106072 is 14.7, which is a measure of its brightness. The asteroid's spectral type is unknown, but it is likely a C-type asteroid, which are carbonaceous and often found in the outer regions of the asteroid belt. The designation 106072 is a temporary designation given by the Minor Planet Center, and it may receive a permanent name in the future.