13627

13627 is the numeric designation of a minor planet in the Solar System. Like other such objects, it is cataloged and tracked by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) after observations confirm a stable orbit. The number 13627 indicates the sequential order in which the object was officially numbered; prior to numbering, it would have held a provisional designation based on the year of discovery and the sequence of observations. Once numbered, the object may later receive a formal name, subject to approval by the International Astronomical Union.

The asteroid is classified as a main-belt object, meaning its orbit lies predominantly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its precise orbital elements—such as semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination—are recorded in public databases maintained by the MPC and NASA’s JPL Small-Body Database, alongside any available physical characteristics or observational history. These data support statistical studies of the asteroid belt and aid in predicting future positions for tracking and potential observations.

As with many numbered minor planets, 13627 may or may not have been given a name; naming requires a proposal by the discoverers and approval by the IAU. If named, the chosen designation would appear in official catalogs in addition to the numerical identifier. For current details on orbit, discovery, and any naming status, consult the MPC or the JPL Small-Body Database entry for 13627.