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Discovery
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| Discovered by | Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth |
| Discovery date | December 7, 1926 |
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Designations
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| Named after | Mentha |
| Alternate name(s) | 1926 XB |
| Epoch JD 2445600.5 | |
| Perihelion | 1.9537650 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.1389987 |
| Inclination | 7.3739338° |
| Longitude of ascending node | 93.5054693 |
| Argument of perihelion | 43.2363602 |
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Physical characteristics
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| Dimensions | 58 km |
| Albedo | 0.15 |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 11.80 |
1078 Mentha is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. Initially it received the designation 1926 XB. The numerical designation indicates this was the 1078th asteroid discovered.
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