(242450) 2004 QY2

(242450) 2004 QY2 is a minor planet (asteroid) discovered on August 18, 2004, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project at the Socorro Observatory in New Mexico. It is designated with a provisional number indicating the year, the semi-month (August 16-31 is designated 'Q'), and the sequence within that semi-month ('Y2'). The permanent number (242450) was assigned once its orbit was sufficiently well determined.

As a numbered minor planet, (242450) 2004 QY2 has a well-defined orbit. This means that its position can be accurately predicted for many years into the future. The specific orbital characteristics, such as semi-major axis, eccentricity, inclination, and orbital period, are available in astronomical databases. Such information is crucial for understanding its long-term behavior and potential interactions with other celestial bodies.

The asteroid likely resides in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, although a precise classification would require further details of its orbital elements. Due to its size and location, it is not classified as a potentially hazardous object (PHO), meaning it does not pose a significant risk of impact with Earth within the foreseeable future.

Further information about (242450) 2004 QY2, such as its size, composition, and rotational period, would require additional observations and analysis. These could include spectroscopic studies to determine its surface composition and lightcurve analysis to estimate its rotation.