173097

173097 is a number that can refer to several different entities. In astronomy, it is the designation for an asteroid, specifically a main-belt asteroid discovered on July 30, 2003, by the Catalina Sky Survey. Its orbital characteristics place it within the region between Mars and Jupiter. Further research into its composition and precise orbital path is ongoing by astronomical organizations.

Beyond its astronomical identity, the number 173097 may also appear in various other contexts. It could be a product code, a serial number, a specific identification within a database, or part of a larger numerical sequence. Without additional context, its precise meaning in these instances remains unspecified. For example, it might be an internal reference number for a company's inventory or a unique identifier in a scientific experiment. The significance of 173097 is therefore dependent on the specific field or system in which it is used.