description 196 Philomela Overview
196 Philomela is a large S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Christian H. F. Peters discovered it in 1879, and its name refers to Philomela, an Athenian princess in Greek mythology who was transformed into a nightingale.
As an S-type body, it is associated with a stony composition, making it part of the broad class of silicate-rich asteroids observed in the inner and middle main belt.
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What type of asteroid is 196 Philomela?
196 Philomela is a large S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. This classification indicates a generally stony composition associated with silicate minerals.
Who discovered 196 Philomela?
Christian H. F. Peters discovered 196 Philomela in 1879. Peters was a 19th-century astronomer known for discovering numerous minor planets.
Who was Philomela in mythology?
Philomela was an Athenian princess in Greek mythology. The myth says she was transformed into a nightingale, which explains the asteroid's name.
Where does 196 Philomela orbit?
196 Philomela orbits in the main asteroid belt. That region lies between Mars and Jupiter and contains many rocky minor planets.
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