116174

116174 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 10, 1996, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS in Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun in the region of space between Mars and Jupiter.

The designation 116174 refers to the asteroid's sequential number in the Minor Planet Center's catalog of asteroids. The number is assigned based on the order of discovery, with 116174 being the 116,174th asteroid to be identified.

The orbit of 116174 is relatively stable, with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.5 astronomical units (AU) and an orbital period of about 3.9 Earth years. The asteroid's eccentricity is low, indicating a nearly circular orbit. Its inclination to the ecliptic plane is around 10 degrees.

The size of 116174 is estimated to be about 2 kilometers in diameter. Its spectral type is not well-determined, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which are common in the outer asteroid belt and are thought to be composed of carbonaceous material.

The asteroid's name has not been officially assigned, and it remains designated by its number. Minor planets are typically named after people, places, or things of cultural, historical, or scientific significance. Once a name is proposed and approved, it is permanently assigned to the asteroid.