36267

36267 is a minor planet located in the outer region of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 23, 2000, by astronomers using the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program, a collaborative project between the United States Air Force, NASA, and MIT. The asteroid was officially named after its provisional designation, retaining the number 36267 in the Minor Planet Catalog.

36267 belongs to the outer main-belt asteroid population, with a semi-major axis of approximately 3.1 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun. Its orbit has a moderate eccentricity of around 0.15, meaning it deviates noticeably from a perfect circle. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of roughly 2.5 kilometers, placing it among the larger objects in the belt but still far smaller than the dwarf planet Ceres.

Little is known about its physical properties, but like many asteroids, 36267 is likely composed of rocky and metallic materials. Its surface may be covered in regolith—a layer of loose rock and dust—accumulated over billions of years. Observations suggest it has a relatively slow rotation period, possibly several hours, but precise measurements remain limited.

36267 is not classified as a near-Earth object (NEO) and does not pose any known threat of collision with Earth. It remains an unremarkable but scientifically valuable object for studying the composition and dynamics of the asteroid belt. Further observations, particularly from space-based telescopes or future missions, could provide additional insights into its characteristics.