1080 Orchis

1080 Orchis
Discovery
Discovered by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth
Discovery date August 30, 1927
Designations
Named after Orchis
Alternate name(s) 1927 QB
Epoch JD 2445600.5
Perihelion 1.8012290 AU
Eccentricity 0.2557138
Inclination 4.5935863°
Longitude of ascending node 1.6140569
Argument of perihelion 57.0363069
Physical characteristics
Dimensions 27 km
Albedo 0.15
Absolute magnitude (H) 12.20

1080 Orchis is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. Initially it received the designation 1927 QB. The numerical designation indicates this was the 1080th asteroid discovered.

See also

List of asteroids/1001–2000

External links