Discovered by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth Alternative names 1927 UC Discovered 28 October 1927 Discoverer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth Asteroid family Themis family | Discovery date 28 October 1927 Observation arc 32227 days (88.23 yr) Orbits Sun Named after Pyrola | |
Aphelion 3.68750 AU (551.642 Gm) Perihelion 2.5568175 AU (382.49445 Gm) Discovery site Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl Similar 1056 Azalea, 1111 Reinmuthia, 1207 Ostenia, 1002 Olbersia, Asteroid belt | ||
1082 Pirola is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. Initially it received the designation 1927 UC. The numerical designation indicates this was the 1082nd asteroid discovered. Measurements of the lightcurve made in 2010 and 2011 give a rotation period of 15.85 ± 0.01 hours. It has a diameter of 43 km and a Tholen classification of C, which means it is carbonaceous.
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