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46 Hestia is a main-belt asteroid with a P-type spectral classification and a dark, low-reflectance surface. English astronomer Norman Robert Pogson discovered it at the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford on 16 August 1857. It was named for Hestia, the Greek goddess associated with the hearth and domestic life; the asteroid is about 124 km across and takes roughly 4.0 years to orbit the Sun.
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What is 46 Hestia?
46 Hestia is a main-belt asteroid with a P-type spectral classification. Its surface is dark and has low reflectance.
Who discovered 46 Hestia?
English astronomer Norman Robert Pogson discovered 46 Hestia at the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford. The discovery took place on 16 August 1857.
Why is the asteroid called Hestia?
The asteroid was named for Hestia, the Greek goddess associated with the hearth and domestic life. The name connects the object to Greek mythology rather than to a modern person or place.
What does the P-type classification mean for 46 Hestia?
P-type asteroids are generally dark, reddish objects with low reflectance. That classification fits 46 Hestia's notably dark surface.
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