(15874) 1996 TL66

, also written 1996 TL66 is a trans-Neptunian object in the scattered disk. It was discovered in 8 October 1996 by a team led by Mauna Kea. It was the first object to be identified as a scattered-disc object.

 Orbit and classification 
 orbits the Sun at a distance of 35-135 AU once every 785 years (286,095 days, semi-major axis of 84.9 AU). Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.587 and an inclination of 24.9° with respect to the ecliptic. Its observation arc begins with its discovery date at the Mauna Kea Observatories in 1996.

 belongs to the scattered disk population. These objects have been gravitationally influenced by Neptune, with high eccentricities. It was the first object to be identified as a scattered-disc object, though (48639) 1995 TL8, was discovered 1 year.

 Numbering and naming 
The minor planet was named by the Minor Planet Center in 2000. As of 2018, it has been not named.

 Physical characteristics 
 has a BB spectral type color.

 had diameters of 575 km and 339 km respectively. Light-curve implies that it is an spheroid. It is a possible dwarf planet by Gonzalo Tancredi.

 has a 12 hour rotation period.

 Related pages 
 List of possible dwarf planets

Category:Trans-Neptunian objects
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