6867

6867 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 28, 1981, by the American astronomer Edward Bowell at the Anderson Mesa Station of the Lowell Observatory in Arizona. The asteroid is approximately 10 kilometers in diameter and has a rotation period of about 5.5 hours. It is classified as an S-type asteroid, which means it has a stony composition.

The asteroid's orbit is relatively stable, with an eccentricity of 0.11 and an inclination of 11.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic. Its semi-major axis is 2.77 astronomical units (AU), which places it in the inner part of the asteroid belt. The orbital period of 6867 is approximately 4.6 years.

The designation 6867 refers to its sequential number in the Minor Planet Center's catalog of asteroids. The asteroid does not have an official name, and it is simply referred to by its number. As of now, there is no specific information about any notable features or characteristics of 6867 that would warrant a name.