206717

206717 is the designation for a minor planet discovered by astronomers at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona on August 19, 2003. It belongs to the asteroid belt, a region of space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. As of its discovery, it was cataloged as a numbered asteroid, indicating that its orbit has been sufficiently well-determined to assign it a permanent number.

The orbit of 206717 is characterized by its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination. These parameters define its path around the Sun and its distance from the Sun at various points in its orbit. While specific details about its size, composition, and albedo are not widely published, it is understood to be a rocky body, typical of asteroids found in its orbital region. Further observations by various astronomical facilities are ongoing to refine our understanding of this celestial object. The significance of 206717, like many other minor planets, lies in its contribution to our ongoing effort to map and understand the solar system's composition and evolution. Its discovery adds to the growing catalog of known asteroids, providing valuable data for scientific research.