148799

148799 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 14, 2001, by astronomers at the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. The asteroid is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun within the main asteroid belt region.

The orbital characteristics of 148799 include a semi-major axis of approximately 2.77 astronomical units (AU), an eccentricity of about 0.10, and an orbital period of roughly 4.5 Earth years. Its average distance from the Sun is about 2.77 AU, with a perihelion (closest approach to the Sun) of 2.49 AU and an aphelion (farthest point from the Sun) of 3.05 AU.

The size of 148799 is estimated to be around 4 kilometers in diameter. Its spectral type is not well-determined, but it is likely to be a C-type asteroid, which suggests a composition rich in carbonaceous material. The rotation period of 148799 is not precisely known, but it is estimated to be around 5.5 hours.

148799 does not have any known moons or significant physical features. Its orbit is relatively stable, and it does not pose any threat to Earth. The asteroid is named after the discoverer, the Lincoln Laboratory, which is part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.