description 100 Hekate Overview
(100) Hekate is a main-belt asteroid discovered by J. C. Watson in 1868. It was the 100th minor planet to receive a permanent number, which accounts for its place in the history of asteroid discovery.
Its name refers to Hecate, the Greek goddess associated in ancient religion with magic, crossroads, and related forms of protection.
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What does the number 100 mean in 100 Hekate?
The number 100 means Hekate was the 100th minor planet to receive a permanent number. Its designation is commonly written as (100) Hekate.
Who discovered 100 Hekate?
J. C. Watson discovered Hekate in 1868. It is a main-belt asteroid.
Where is 100 Hekate located?
Hekate is a main-belt asteroid, so it orbits the Sun in the region between Mars and Jupiter. It is not a near-Earth asteroid based on the supplied classification.
Who is Hekate in the asteroid’s name?
The name refers to Hecate, the Greek goddess associated in ancient religion with themes such as crossroads and the night. The asteroid’s spelling is commonly given as Hekate in astronomical usage.
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