115940

115940 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on 24 September 2003, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The asteroid is approximately 2 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately eccentric and inclined, with an average distance from the Sun of about 2.6 astronomical units. The asteroid's spectral type is X, indicating a primitive composition, likely consisting of carbonaceous materials. 115940 has not been named as of the latest available data, and its designation is based on its provisional number. The asteroid's discovery and subsequent observations contribute to our understanding of the composition and dynamics of the asteroid belt.