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27 Euterpe is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1853 by the English astronomer John Russell Hind. It was named after Euterpe, one of the Muses in Greek mythology and the figure associated with lyric poetry and music. The asteroid follows an orbit in the inner part of the main belt, the region of small bodies between Mars and Jupiter. It is classified as an S-type asteroid, indicating a stony composition.
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When was asteroid 27 Euterpe discovered?
27 Euterpe was discovered in 1853 by English astronomer John Russell Hind. It was one of Hind's asteroid discoveries.
Why is asteroid 27 Euterpe named Euterpe?
It was named after Euterpe, one of the Muses in Greek mythology. Euterpe was associated with lyric poetry and music.
Where is 27 Euterpe located?
27 Euterpe is a main-belt asteroid in the inner part of the asteroid belt. Its orbit lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Is 27 Euterpe a planet?
No. It is a numbered asteroid, meaning it is a small Solar System body rather than one of the eight major planets.
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