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6 Hebe is a large S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. German astronomer Karl Ludwig Hencke discovered it in 1847, and the asteroid was named after Hebe, the Greek goddess associated with youth. Hebe has been studied because its composition is compatible with ordinary chondrite material, and it is considered one possible source body for some H-chondrite meteorites found on Earth.
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What is 6 Hebe?
6 Hebe is a large S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Its S-type classification indicates a stony composition.
Who discovered 6 Hebe?
German astronomer Karl Ludwig Hencke discovered 6 Hebe in 1847. It was the fifth asteroid he discovered.
Why is the asteroid called Hebe?
The asteroid was named after Hebe, the Greek goddess associated with youth. Its official designation is 6 Hebe because it was the sixth numbered asteroid.
Where does 6 Hebe orbit?
6 Hebe orbits in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists study it because its stony composition may help explain the makeup of similar asteroids.
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