description 141 Lumen Overview
141 Lumen is a main-belt asteroid classified as a dark C-type object. French astronomer Paul Henry discovered it in 1875, and its name refers to the unit used to measure luminous flux. The asteroid belongs to the population of relatively small bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, where carbon-rich and primitive compositions are common among darker asteroid types.
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Who discovered asteroid 141 Lumen?
French astronomer Paul Henry discovered 141 Lumen in 1875. It is a main-belt asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.
Why is the asteroid called Lumen?
The name refers to the lumen, the unit used to measure luminous flux. The name is therefore connected with light rather than a mythological character.
What type of asteroid is 141 Lumen?
141 Lumen is classified as a dark C-type asteroid. C-type asteroids are generally carbon-rich and have low reflectivity.
Is 141 Lumen a near-Earth asteroid?
No. It is described as a main-belt asteroid, so its normal orbit lies in the broad region between Mars and Jupiter.
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