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(76) Freia is a large, dark main-belt asteroid discovered in 1862 by Heinrich Louis d'Arrest at the Copenhagen Observatory. Its name refers to Freia, a goddess in Norse mythology, and the object is classified as a primitive, low-reflectivity asteroid. The asteroid is studied through measurements of its orbit, brightness, and rotation, which help determine its physical properties and improve knowledge of the population of main-belt bodies.
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What is asteroid 76 Freia?
(76) Freia is a large, dark main-belt asteroid discovered by Heinrich Louis d'Arrest in 1862. It was discovered at the Copenhagen Observatory.
Where does 76 Freia orbit?
76 Freia orbits in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It belongs to the population of primitive small bodies with relatively low reflectivity.
Why is 76 Freia called Freia?
Its name refers to Freia, a goddess in Norse mythology. The naming follows the tradition of giving many asteroids mythological names.
What is known about the surface of 76 Freia?
It is described as dark and primitive, meaning it reflects relatively little sunlight and may preserve material from the early Solar System. Its classification is based on astronomical observations rather than direct sampling.
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