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7 Iris is a large main-belt asteroid discovered by English astronomer John Russell Hind on August 13, 1847. It is classified as an S-type asteroid and is among the brighter asteroids from Earth due to its size and surface composition. It was named after Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
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When was 7 Iris discovered?
English astronomer John Russell Hind discovered 7 Iris on August 13, 1847. It was the seventh numbered asteroid to receive an official designation.
What kind of asteroid is 7 Iris?
7 Iris is classified as an S-type asteroid. Its relatively bright appearance is associated with its size and silicate-rich surface composition.
Why is 7 Iris comparatively easy to observe from Earth?
It is one of the brighter asteroids visible from Earth because it is relatively large and has a reflective S-type surface. It belongs to the main asteroid belt.
Who or what is 7 Iris named after?
The asteroid is named after Iris, the Greek goddess associated with the rainbow. Its number, 7, reflects its place in the sequence of numbered asteroid discoveries.
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