145037

145037 is the numeric designation assigned to a minor planet in the solar system. In the system managed by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center, numbers are given to bodies whose orbits have been sufficiently well determined. The designation 145037 identifies this specific object within the broader catalog of thousands of minor planets.

Naming and status

Following the assignment of a number, the discoverers may propose a name for the object, subject to approval by the IAU. As of the current catalog entries, 145037 has not been given a formal name and is typically referred to by its number.

Orbit and classification

145037 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means its orbit lies primarily between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The orbital path of objects in this region generally places them at distances of about 2 to 3.5 astronomical units from the Sun, with orbital periods ranging from roughly 3 to 6 years. The exact orbital elements for 145037—such as its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination—would be recorded in the JPL Small-Body Database or the MPC database, providing its precise trajectory and context within the belt.

Physical characteristics

Asteroids of this size range commonly have diameters of a few kilometers, though precise measurements depend on reflectivity (albedo) and observational data. Specific physical properties for 145037, including size, composition, and rotation, are not broadly published in general summaries and are best obtained from dedicated databases maintained by space agencies and astronomical organizations.

Significance

Like other numbered minor planets, 145037 contributes to the statistical understanding of the asteroid belt’s composition, distribution, and dynamical evolution. Its data aid studies of planetary formation and the history of the solar system.