10185

10185 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 28, 1996, by astronomers at the Lincoln Laboratory ETS in Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is part of the Flora family, a group of asteroids that share similar orbital elements and spectral characteristics. The Flora family is named after its largest member, 8 Flora, and is believed to have formed from a single parent body that was shattered by a collision.

10185 has an estimated diameter of about 10 kilometers and orbits the Sun with a semi-major axis of approximately 2.2 astronomical units (AU). Its orbital period is about 3.3 years, and it has an eccentricity of 0.12, indicating a relatively circular orbit. The asteroid's rotation period is not well-determined, but it is thought to be around 10 hours.

The spectral classification of 10185 is S-type, which means it has a stony composition. This is typical for asteroids in the Flora family. The asteroid's surface is likely covered in silicate minerals, similar to those found on Earth. The exact composition of 10185 is not known, but it is believed to be similar to other S-type asteroids.

10185 is not a particularly notable asteroid, but it is an interesting object for study due to its membership in the Flora family. The study of this family can provide insights into the early history of the solar system and the processes that shaped it.