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173 Ino is a numbered minor planet in the main asteroid belt, the region of the Solar System between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered in 1877 by the French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly and was named after Ino, a figure from Greek mythology associated with the sea. The asteroid belongs to the group of objects studied as part of the Solar System's small-body population.
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What is 173 Ino?
173 Ino is a numbered minor planet in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered in 1877 by French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly.
Who discovered 173 Ino?
Alphonse Borrelly discovered 173 Ino in 1877. The asteroid's name refers to Ino, a figure from Greek mythology associated with the sea.
Where is 173 Ino located?
173 Ino orbits in the main asteroid belt, the broad region between Mars and Jupiter. It is not a near-Earth object based on the catalog description provided here.
What does the name Ino refer to?
The name refers to Ino from Greek mythology. Ino is associated with the sea and is also known in myth as a figure connected with the story of Athamas and the sea goddesses.
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