description 57 Mnemosyne Overview
57 Mnemosyne is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Robert Luther in 1859. It was named after Mnemosyne, the Titaness associated with memory in Greek mythology and the mother of the nine Muses. As a member of the main asteroid belt, it follows an orbit around the Sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter and is classified among the belt’s S-type asteroids.
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Who discovered 57 Mnemosyne?
Robert Luther discovered 57 Mnemosyne in 1859. It is a main-belt asteroid.
Why is 57 Mnemosyne named after Mnemosyne?
It is named after Mnemosyne, the Titaness of memory in Greek mythology. Mnemosyne is also described as the mother of the nine Muses.
Where does 57 Mnemosyne orbit?
57 Mnemosyne follows an orbit in the main asteroid belt. That places it between the planetary orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
What type of object is 57 Mnemosyne?
It is a numbered main-belt asteroid. Its name comes from Greek mythology rather than from a modern person or place.
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