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28 Bellona is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1854 by the German astronomer Karl Theodor Robert Luther. It is named after Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, and is classified as an S-type asteroid, a group generally associated with stony, silicate-rich compositions. The object is one of the numbered asteroids studied as part of the population of bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.
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When was 28 Bellona discovered?
28 Bellona was discovered in 1854 by the German astronomer Karl Theodor Robert Luther. Its number indicates that it was the 28th asteroid assigned in the traditional numbering sequence.
Who discovered asteroid 28 Bellona?
The asteroid was discovered by Karl Theodor Robert Luther, a German astronomer. The discovery took place in 1854.
Why is asteroid 28 Bellona named Bellona?
It is named after Bellona, the Roman goddess of war. The name fits the martial theme associated with the asteroid's designation.
What type of asteroid is 28 Bellona?
28 Bellona is classified as an S-type asteroid. S-types are generally associated with stony, silicate-rich compositions and are common in the main asteroid belt.
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