156466

156466 is a minor planet designation used by the Minor Planet Center to identify a specific asteroid in the solar system. The number indicates the object's sequence in the catalog of confirmed minor planets.

Discovery and designation: When discovered, the object received a provisional designation. After enough observations to secure an orbit, it was assigned the permanent number 156466. If it is later named, the name would be approved by the International Astronomical Union and published in official catalogs.

Orbit and location: 156466 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, which means it orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Its orbital elements—such as semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination—are recorded by astronomical databases and are used to model its trajectory.

Physical characteristics: The numeric designation alone does not specify the object's size, composition, or rotation. Diameters, albedo, and spectral type are inferred from observations and can vary in quality. Some minor planets belong to dynamical families that share similar orbital elements.

Naming and status: The object may remain unnamed, or may be given a formal name by its discoverers and approved by the IAU. Current details, including discovery circumstances and physical parameters, are maintained by the Minor Planet Center and are publicly accessible.