description 130 Elektra Overview
130 Elektra is a large outer main-belt asteroid and a quadruple asteroid system with three known natural satellites. Christian H. F. Peters discovered it at Litchfield Observatory in New York on February 17, 1873, and it was named after Electra, a figure in Greek mythology.
The primary is classified as G-type in the Tholen system and Ch-type in SMASS, and its multiple moons provide a way to study the mass and orbital dynamics of an asteroid system.
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What is 130 Elektra?
130 Elektra is a large outer main-belt asteroid. It is also a quadruple asteroid system with three known natural satellites.
Who discovered 130 Elektra?
Christian H. F. Peters discovered it at Litchfield Observatory in New York. The discovery date was February 17, 1873.
Why is 130 Elektra called Elektra?
The asteroid was named after Electra, a figure from Greek mythology. Its official designation is 130 Elektra.
How many moons does 130 Elektra have?
The catalog description identifies three known natural satellites. Together with the primary asteroid, they form a quadruple asteroid system.
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