27827

27827 is a minor planet located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 26, 1990, by astronomer Eric Walter Elst at the European Southern Observatory’s La Silla station in Chile. The asteroid was given the provisional designation 1990 UO4 before being officially numbered and named.

27827 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits the Sun primarily within the region between Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of approximately 2.6 astronomical units (AU), taking about 4.1 years to complete one revolution around the Sun. The asteroid has an eccentric orbit with an inclination of roughly 1.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic plane.

Little is known about its physical properties, but estimates suggest it has a diameter of around 5 kilometers. Like many asteroids, 27827 likely has a rocky or metallic composition, though detailed observations remain limited. It has not been assigned a specific spectral type, which would provide further insights into its surface composition.

No significant scientific interest has been attributed to 27827 beyond its role as a typical member of the asteroid belt. It has not been observed to have any notable moons or unusual characteristics that distinguish it from other minor planets in its region. Its designation remains primarily of interest to astronomers tracking near-Earth objects and studying the distribution of asteroids in the solar system.