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170 Maria is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Henri Perrotin in 1877. It is the prototype and namesake of the Maria family, a group of asteroids with related orbital elements that occupies a dynamically distinct region of the middle asteroid belt. The family classification is based on orbital similarity and does not mean that all of its members have identical physical composition or appearance.
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When was 170 Maria discovered?
170 Maria was discovered in 1877 by Henri Perrotin. It is a main-belt asteroid located in the region between Mars and Jupiter.
Why is 170 Maria important in asteroid studies?
It is the prototype and namesake of the Maria family. Other family members have related orbital elements and occupy a dynamically distinct part of the middle asteroid belt.
What is an asteroid family?
An asteroid family is a group of bodies with related orbital properties, often linked by a shared origin or similar dynamical history. The Maria family takes its name from 170 Maria.
Is 170 Maria a near-Earth asteroid?
No. It belongs to the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Its family classification is based on its relationship to other middle-belt objects.
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