236999997

236999997 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 September 1998, by astronomers of the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The discovery was made using a 1.0-meter reflecting telescope. The minor planet was designated 1998 SP104 and later numbered 236999997 by the Minor Planet Center.

The orbital period of 236999997 is approximately 4.42 years, with an orbital eccentricity of 0.12 and an inclination of 11.6 degrees relative to the ecliptic. Its semi-major axis is 2.69 astronomical units (AU), placing it within the outer region of the asteroid belt. The absolute magnitude of 236999997 is 14.5, indicating a relatively small size for a main-belt asteroid.

The spectral classification of 236999997 is not well-determined, but it is likely to be of the C-type, which is common among asteroids in the outer belt. C-type asteroids are characterized by their dark surface and the presence of carbonaceous material, suggesting they may have originated from the outer solar system.

As of the latest available data, 236999997 has not been observed to have any known moons or companions. Its orbit does not bring it close enough to Earth to be classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid. The asteroid's physical characteristics and composition remain subjects of ongoing research and observation.