description 29 Amphitrite Overview
29 Amphitrite is a large asteroid in the main asteroid belt and is classified as an S-type asteroid, a category generally associated with stony silicate-rich material. It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth in 1854. Its name comes from Amphitrite, the sea goddess of Greek mythology and consort of Poseidon. As a main-belt object, it orbits the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
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What type of asteroid is 29 Amphitrite?
29 Amphitrite is classified as an S-type asteroid. That class is generally associated with stony, silicate-rich material.
Who discovered 29 Amphitrite?
German astronomer Albert Marth discovered 29 Amphitrite in 1854. It is a large body in the main asteroid belt.
Where is 29 Amphitrite located?
29 Amphitrite orbits in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is one of the larger known asteroids in that region.
Why is the asteroid called Amphitrite?
Its name comes from Amphitrite, the sea goddess of Greek mythology. The asteroid’s permanent number is 29, reflecting its place among early minor-planet discoveries.
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