106102

106102 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 10, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, NASA, and MIT. The asteroid is approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.1 years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 1.9 degrees to the ecliptic plane, and it has an eccentricity of 0.14, indicating a relatively circular orbit.

The designation "106102" is assigned by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, a group of asteroids that orbit the Sun primarily between Mars and Jupiter. It does not pose any significant threat to Earth, as its orbit does not bring it close to our planet.

The physical characteristics of 106102 are not well-determined due to its distance and small size. However, spectroscopic observations suggest that it may be a C-type asteroid, which are believed to be composed of carbonaceous chondrites and are among the most common types of asteroids in the asteroid belt. The surface of 106102 is likely covered in a mixture of silicates, metals, and organic compounds.

The study of minor planets like 106102 contributes to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system. By analyzing the composition and orbits of these objects, scientists can gain insights into the processes that shaped our planetary system billions of years ago.