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23 Thalia is a numbered asteroid in the inner part of the main asteroid belt. John Russell Hind discovered it in 1852, and it was named after Thalia, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. Thalia was associated with comedy and pastoral or idyllic poetry. The asteroid is commonly classified as S-type, a group generally associated with stony, silicate-rich surfaces, although such classifications are based on telescopic observations.
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Who discovered asteroid 23 Thalia?
English astronomer John Russell Hind discovered 23 Thalia in 1852. The asteroid is part of the numbered population of the main asteroid belt.
Why is asteroid 23 Thalia named Thalia?
It was named after Thalia, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. Thalia was associated with comedy and pastoral or idyllic poetry.
Where is 23 Thalia located?
23 Thalia orbits in the inner part of the main asteroid belt. This places it between the orbital regions of Mars and Jupiter.
What does the number 23 identify?
The number 23 is Thalia's permanent asteroid number. It indicates that it was the twenty-third asteroid to receive a numbered designation in the historical catalog.
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