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42 Isis is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Norman Pogson in 1856. It was named after Isis, an important goddess in ancient Egyptian religion associated with magic, motherhood, and healing. The object orbits the Sun in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is classified as an S-type asteroid, a category generally associated with stony, silicate-rich material.
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When was 42 Isis discovered?
42 Isis was discovered in 1856 by Norman Pogson. It is a main-belt asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
Why is asteroid 42 Isis named Isis?
It was named after Isis, an important goddess in ancient Egyptian religion. Isis was associated with magic, motherhood, and healing.
What kind of object is 42 Isis?
It is a main-belt asteroid rather than a near-Earth asteroid. Its orbit lies in the broad asteroid population between Mars and Jupiter.
Is 42 Isis a planet or a moon?
No. It is a minor planet, meaning an asteroid orbiting the Sun independently rather than a planet or natural satellite of a planet.
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