description 174 Phaedra Overview
174 Phaedra is a main-belt asteroid discovered by James Craig Watson in 1877. It is named after Phaedra, a figure from Greek mythology and tragedy whose forbidden love for her stepson Hippolytus leads to destructive consequences. The asteroid belongs to the population of minor planets orbiting the Sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter.
help 174 Phaedra FAQ
What is asteroid 174 Phaedra named after?
174 Phaedra is named after Phaedra from Greek mythology and tragedy. In the myth, her forbidden love for her stepson Hippolytus leads to destructive consequences.
Who discovered 174 Phaedra?
The asteroid was discovered by James Craig Watson in 1877. It is a numbered minor planet in the main asteroid belt.
Where is 174 Phaedra located?
174 Phaedra belongs to the main-belt population of minor planets orbiting the Sun. The main belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
How is 174 Phaedra different from 164 Eva?
Both are numbered main-belt asteroids, but they were discovered by different astronomers. 174 Phaedra was discovered by James Craig Watson in 1877, while 164 Eva was discovered by Paul and Prosper Henry in 1876.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
