236196

236196 is the designation for an asteroid, specifically a main-belt asteroid. It was discovered on July 25, 2007, by astronomers using the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) telescope. WISE was a space telescope launched by NASA in December 2009 to conduct an all-sky survey in infrared wavelengths.

As a main-belt asteroid, 236196 orbits the Sun in the region between Mars and Jupiter, a vast area populated by millions of rocky bodies. The composition and size of this particular asteroid are not widely detailed in publicly accessible databases, as is common for many smaller or less extensively studied asteroids. Its orbit is characterized by its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination, which define its path through the solar system.

Further observations and analysis are required to determine more precise physical characteristics of 236196, such as its albedo, spectral type, and whether it possesses any moons. Asteroids like 236196 contribute to our understanding of the early solar system's formation and evolution. The ongoing cataloging and study of such objects are crucial for astrometry, planetary science, and potentially for assessing near-Earth object risks.