27072

27072 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 1, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is named after the year of its discovery, 2072, which is the year the LINEAR project was founded.

27072 has an estimated diameter of about 2.5 kilometers and an orbital period of approximately 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of about 10 degrees to the ecliptic plane, and it has an eccentricity of about 0.15. The asteroid's spectral type is S, indicating that it is likely composed of silicate minerals.

27072 is not a near-Earth object, meaning it does not pose a threat to Earth. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid, and its orbit is stable and well-understood. The asteroid is not currently known to have any moons or companions.

The discovery and study of 27072, like other asteroids, contribute to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system. By analyzing the composition and orbit of asteroids, scientists can gain insights into the processes that shaped our planetary system billions of years ago.