10157

10157 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 2, 1995, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS in Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is approximately 3.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.7 years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 1.9 degrees to the ecliptic, and it has an eccentricity of 0.15, indicating a relatively circular orbit.

The spectral type of 10157 is X, which is a classification for asteroids with unknown or indeterminate spectral properties. This is often the case for smaller asteroids or those that do not exhibit strong spectral features. The asteroid's absolute magnitude, a measure of its brightness, is 14.5, which corresponds to a diameter of about 3.5 kilometers, assuming an albedo of 0.2.

10157 has not been named, and it is designated by its provisional designation 1995 CP, which is based on the year of its discovery and the order of its discovery within that year. The asteroid's orbit is stable and does not pose any threat to Earth. It is part of the main asteroid belt and is not associated with any known asteroid family.

The study of minor planets like 10157 contributes to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system. By analyzing their orbits, sizes, and compositions, astronomers can gain insights into the processes that shaped our planetary system.