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146 Lucina is a main-belt asteroid discovered by French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly on 8 June 1875. It is classified as a C-type asteroid and follows an orbit in the central main belt, where it takes about 4.48 years to circle the Sun. The name comes from Lucina, a Roman goddess associated with childbirth. Observations have also produced a light-curve model and an estimated rotation period of about 18.6 hours, giving astronomers data on its spin as well as its orbit.
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When was 146 Lucina discovered?
French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly discovered 146 Lucina on 8 June 1875. It is a C-type asteroid in the central main belt.
How long does 146 Lucina take to orbit the Sun?
146 Lucina takes about 4.48 years to complete one solar orbit. Its orbit lies in the central part of the main asteroid belt.
What does the name Lucina mean?
The name comes from Lucina, a Roman goddess. In Roman tradition, Lucina was associated with childbirth and bringing children into the light.
What type of asteroid is 146 Lucina?
146 Lucina is classified as a C-type asteroid. This class is commonly associated with dark, carbonaceous bodies in the main belt.
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