267104

267104 is a numerical identifier that appears in various contexts, primarily within the realm of astronomy and space exploration. It is most notably associated with the asteroid **267104 (2001 QP142)**, a trans-Neptunian object (TNO) located in the scattered disk, a region beyond the orbit of Neptune. This object was discovered on August 21, 2001, by astronomers at the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii.

The asteroid is classified as a scattered disk object, meaning it has an eccentric orbit that occasionally brings it closer to the Sun than Neptune. Its orbit is highly inclined relative to the plane of the solar system, with an orbital period of approximately 250 years. Due to its distant and irregular orbit, 267104 is considered part of the broader population of icy bodies in the outer solar system, similar to dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris.

While 267104 is not as well-studied as some other trans-Neptunian objects, its designation reflects its place in the catalog of minor planets maintained by the Minor Planet Center. The number 267104 is part of a sequential numbering system assigned to newly discovered asteroids and other small celestial bodies. This numbering helps astronomers and researchers identify and track these objects in their studies of the solar system’s structure and dynamics.

Beyond astronomy, the number 267104 has no widely recognized significance in other fields such as mathematics, technology, or culture. Its primary relevance lies in its role as an identifier for a distant and intriguing member of the solar system’s outer regions.