36772

36772 is the designation for a minor planet, specifically an asteroid, located in the main asteroid belt. It was discovered by the astronomical survey project LINEAR (Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research) on February 25, 1999. LINEAR was a program run by MIT's Lincoln Laboratory in New Mexico, dedicated to finding asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth. Like most asteroids, 36772 is a rocky body, a remnant from the formation of the solar system. Its precise composition and size are not widely published, as is common for many smaller celestial bodies. The main asteroid belt, where 36772 orbits, is a region situated between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. This region contains millions of asteroids of various sizes, from dust grains to dwarf planets. The orbital characteristics of 36772, such as its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination, place it within this general population of main-belt asteroids. Further detailed observations and analysis are required to fully understand its physical properties and its place within the solar system's history.