200175

200175 is a numerical identifier that appears in various contexts, primarily within the realm of astronomy and space exploration. It is most notably associated with the designation of an asteroid in the Solar System. This particular asteroid was discovered on October 27, 2001, by astronomers at the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program, a collaborative project between NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The asteroid is cataloged under the provisional designation 2001 QQ297 before receiving its permanent minor planet number, 200175.

The orbit of 200175 places it in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is classified as a member of the Flora family, a group of asteroids that share similar orbital characteristics and composition. The Flora family is one of the most populous in the asteroid belt, with members believed to originate from a collisional event that fragmented a larger parent body.

While 200175 is not classified as a near-Earth object, its study contributes to broader understanding of the composition and dynamics of the asteroid belt. Astronomers continue to monitor such objects to refine models of planetary formation and the early history of the Solar System. The asteroid’s designation, 200175, follows the standard naming convention used by the Minor Planet Center, where the year of discovery is followed by a sequential number.