1097373

1097373 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on September 14, 2001, 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 characteristics and are believed to have originated from a single parent body that was disrupted by a collision.

1097373 has an estimated diameter of approximately 3 kilometers and completes one orbit around the Sun every 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately inclined to the ecliptic plane, with an inclination of about 10 degrees. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that its surface is composed of silicate materials, similar to those found on Earth's surface.

The discovery and study of 1097373 contribute to our understanding of the asteroid belt and the formation of the Solar System. By analyzing the composition and orbital dynamics of asteroids like 1097373, scientists can gain insights into the early history of our planetary system and the processes that shaped it.