249346

249346 is the designation for an asteroid in the asteroid belt. It was discovered on August 30, 2008, by the Catalina Sky Survey. This survey is a project that searches for near-Earth objects and other asteroids. The asteroid's discovery was made using automated telescope systems located in the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona.

As of its discovery, 249346 is classified as a minor planet. Its orbit is located between Mars and Jupiter, within the main asteroid belt. The orbit of 249346 is characterized by its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination, which define its path around the Sun relative to other celestial bodies. Further observations are necessary to precisely determine its physical characteristics, such as its size, shape, and composition. These details are typically derived from photometric and spectroscopic data. The number 249346 is a permanent minor planet designation assigned by the Minor Planet Center, which is the organization responsible for collecting and disseminating observational data for minor planets.