1929 AC. Discovered 1929 Jan. 11 by K. Reinmuth at Heidelberg.

Named probably after Caroline Otéro (1868–1965), known as “la belle Otéro”. The whole world admired her for being charming and beautiful; for a long period she embodied “la femme de grand luxe” and “la Belle Epoque”. At the turn of the century she was the most demanded of the Parisian courtesans and led an excessive life. Thanks to her numerous rich and famous lovers, who fought each other and ruined themselves in favor of her, she was able to amass immense riches. Unfortunately, she was bound to lose them, because she was passionately fond of gambling. She died in poverty at the age of 97 after a life of fulfillment. (M.-A. Combes)

Named by the discoverer (RI 803).