249983

249983 is an asteroid designated by the Minor Planet Center, which is the body responsible for collecting and computing data about asteroids. This designation means that it was the 249,983rd asteroid to be discovered and confirmed. As with all numbered minor planets, this number represents its permanent position in the sequence of discovered asteroids. The discovery of 249983 was made by an observatory or survey team that was systematically scanning the sky for new celestial objects.

The specific details about 249983, such as its orbit, size, and composition, are cataloged and made available by astronomical organizations. Asteroids are rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. However, some asteroids have orbits that take them closer to Earth, and these are known as Near-Earth Objects. Understanding the characteristics of asteroids like 249983 contributes to our broader knowledge of the solar system's formation and evolution, and can be important for planetary defense efforts. Further research and observation may reveal more about this particular minor planet over time.