description 119 Althaea Overview
119 Althaea is a main-belt asteroid discovered by James Craig Watson in 1872. Its name refers to Althaea, the queen of Calydon in Greek mythology and the mother of Meleager. The object is classified as an S-type asteroid, a broad spectral group generally associated with stony mineral compositions, and it belongs to the population of rocky bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.
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Who discovered 119 Althaea?
James Craig Watson discovered 119 Althaea in 1872. The object is a main-belt asteroid.
Who was Althaea in Greek mythology?
Althaea was the queen of Calydon and the mother of Meleager. Her name was used for this asteroid.
What type of asteroid is 119 Althaea?
119 Althaea is classified as an S-type asteroid. This broad spectral group is generally associated with stony material.
Where is 119 Althaea located?
119 Althaea is a main-belt asteroid. Its orbit lies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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