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183 Istria is a stony S-type asteroid in the central region of the main asteroid belt, with an estimated diameter of about 33 km. Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa discovered it on 8 February 1878 at the Austrian Naval Observatory in Pola, now Pula, Croatia. The name refers to the Istrian Peninsula on the northern Adriatic coast, and its solar orbit takes about 4.66 years.
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What type of asteroid is 183 Istria?
183 Istria is a stony S-type asteroid in the central main belt. Its estimated diameter is about 33 kilometres.
Who discovered 183 Istria?
Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa discovered 183 Istria on 8 February 1878. The discovery took place at the Austrian Naval Observatory in Pola, now Pula, Croatia.
Why is it called Istria?
The name refers to Istria, the peninsula that includes the area around modern Pula. It therefore preserves a geographic connection to the discovery site.
Is 183 Istria part of the main asteroid belt?
Yes. It orbits in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, rather than being classed as a near-Earth asteroid.
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