Discovery
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Discovered by | Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth |
Discovery date | August 30, 1927 |
Designations
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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
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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.
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