27270 Guidotti is a minor planet, specifically an asteroid located in the main asteroid belt, a region of the Solar System between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered by the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search (LONEOS) program in 2000.
Discovery The asteroid 27270 Guidotti was discovered on September 22, 2000, by astronomers participating in the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search (LONEOS) project. The discovery was made at the LONEOS facility, situated at the Anderson Mesa Station near Flagstaff, Arizona, United States.
Naming The minor planet was officially named after Paolo Guidotti (born 1968), an Italian astronomer. Guidotti is recognized for his contributions to planetary science and his involvement in major astronomical projects. He has been associated with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and played a role in the development and operations of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a prominent international astronomy observatory. The naming of the asteroid acknowledges his work and impact in the field of astronomy.
Orbital Characteristics As a typical main-belt asteroid, 27270 Guidotti orbits the Sun within the principal asteroid belt. Its orbital elements define its path around the Sun, placing it among the vast population of rocky bodies that reside in this region of the Solar System.
See also
- List of minor planets
- Asteroid belt
- Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search (LONEOS)