(47171) 1999 TC36

(47171) 1999 TC₃₆ (also written: (47171) 1999 TC36) is a system comprising three trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). It was discovered in 1999 by Eric P. Rubenstein and Louis-Gregory Strolger during an observing run at Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO). Dr. Rubenstein was searching images taken by Dr. Strolger as part of the Low-Z Supernova Search program. It is classified as a plutino with a 2:3 mean motion resonance with Neptune, and, currently only being 30.7 AU from the Sun, is among the brighter TNOs.