(6805) Abstracta is a minor planet, specifically an asteroid located in the inner regions of the Solar System's main asteroid belt. It was discovered on October 18, 1960, by Dutch astronomers Cornelis Johannes van Houten, Ingrid van Houten-Groeneveld, and American astronomer Tom Gehrels at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. The discovery was part of the Palomar-Leiden survey, which involved photographic plates taken by Gehrels at Palomar and later analyzed by the van Houtens at Leiden Observatory.
Classified as an S-type asteroid, (6805) Abstracta is characterized by a stony composition. It orbits the Sun at an average distance of approximately 2.3 astronomical units (AU) and completes one full orbit in about 3 years and 5 months (approximately 1,247 Earth days). Its orbit has a relatively low eccentricity of about 0.08 and an inclination of approximately 5 degrees with respect to the ecliptic plane.
The name "Abstracta" is derived from the Latin word for "abstract things" or "abstract concepts." This designation was chosen to acknowledge the significance of scientific abstracting services and publications, which compile and summarize research findings across various disciplines, including astronomy, physics, and mathematics. These "Abstracta" series serve as essential tools for researchers to stay informed about developments in their fields, making the name a tribute to the academic process of knowledge dissemination and synthesis.