(15700) 1987 QD

(15700) 1987 QD is a minor planet (asteroid) belonging to the main asteroid belt. It was discovered on August 24, 1987, by Carolyn S. Shoemaker and Eugene M. Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory.

The designation "(15700) 1987 QD" follows the standard convention for naming minor planets. The number 15700 is a sequential catalog number assigned to this object as it was confirmed to have a sufficiently well-determined orbit. "1987 QD" is the provisional designation, where "1987" refers to the year of discovery, "Q" indicates that it was discovered in the second half of August, and "D" is the sequence letter, representing the fourth object discovered during that particular half-month.

Its orbital characteristics and physical properties are part of the ongoing research and data collection efforts focusing on asteroids in the main belt. While specific details like size, composition, and rotation period may require further study and observation, the discovery and cataloging of (15700) 1987 QD contribute to the overall understanding of the asteroid population in our solar system and their potential implications.