Discovered by Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth Alternative names 1928 PC Observation arc 39575 days (108.35 yr) Orbits Sun Named after Vetches | Discovery date 11 August 1928 Minor planet category Main belt Discovered 11 August 1928 Discoverer Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth Asteroid group Asteroid belt | |
Aphelion 3.41821 AU (511.357 Gm) Discovery site Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl Similar 1056 Azalea, 1862 Apollo, Sun, 1419 Danzig, 1111 Reinmuthia | ||
1097 Vicia is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. Initially it received the designation 1928 PC. The numerical designation indicates this was the 1097th asteroid discovered. It was named for the Vicia genus of plants. Measurements of the lightcurve made in 2010 and 2011 give a rotation period of 26.5 ± 0.1 hours.
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