description 48 Doris Overview
48 Doris is a carbonaceous, C-type asteroid in the outer part of the main asteroid belt. Hermann Goldschmidt discovered it in Paris on 19 September 1857, and the object was named for Doris, a sea goddess in Greek mythology. It completes one rotation in about 11.9 hours and has a diameter estimated at roughly 220 kilometers, although physical values depend on the observation set and model used. It is studied as a large, dark main-belt body rather than an Earth-approaching asteroid.
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What kind of asteroid is 48 Doris?
48 Doris is a carbonaceous C-type asteroid in the outer part of the main asteroid belt. Its dark, carbon-rich classification distinguishes it from brighter metallic or stony asteroids.
Who discovered 48 Doris?
Hermann Goldschmidt discovered 48 Doris in Paris on 19 September 1857. It was the 48th numbered minor planet to receive an official designation.
Why is the asteroid named Doris?
It was named after Doris, a sea goddess in Greek mythology. The name follows the tradition of giving many asteroids mythological names.
How fast does 48 Doris rotate?
48 Doris completes one rotation in about 11.9 hours. This is its approximate rotational period, or the time it takes to turn once on its axis.
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