429 Lotis

429 Lotis is a main-belt asteroid. Discovered on November 23, 1897, by Auguste Charlois at Nice Observatory in France, it is named after Lotis, a nymph in Greek mythology.

Lotis is classified as a C-type asteroid, indicating a carbonaceous composition. These asteroids are relatively dark and are thought to be composed of materials similar to the carbonaceous chondrite meteorites, which are rich in carbon, volatile compounds, and hydrated minerals.

The orbital characteristics of 429 Lotis place it within the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit is characterized by its semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination, all of which contribute to its position and movement within the solar system. Further research, including observation and analysis of its light curve, would be necessary to determine more precise details of its size, shape, and rotation period.