12235

12235 is a small, minor planetoid located in the asteroid belt of our solar system. It is a type of asteroid known as a C-type asteroid, which is characterized by its dark surface composition. This asteroid was discovered on January 24, 1986, by Edward L. G. Bowell at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Data on 12235 indicate that it has a circumference of approximately 5.5 kilometers and a diameter of approximately 1.8 kilometers. It has a low albedo, meaning that it reflects very little light, which is a common trait among C-type asteroids. This means that its surface is likely composed primarily of carbonaceous materials, such as organic compounds and water. The surface color of 12235 has been reported to be quite dark, indicating a high concentration of tholins, which are complex organic molecules formed through the interaction of solar radiation with simple organic compounds.

The orbit of 12235 is rather elongated, with an inclination of approximately 20.5 degrees relative to the plane of the solar system. This results in its orbital path intersecting the orbits of both Earth and Mars at certain points in time. Given its relatively small size and narrow orbital path, 12235 is not considered a threat to Earth or any other planets in our solar system.