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95 Arethusa is a dark C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Robert Luther discovered it in 1867. Its name refers to Arethusa, a nymph in Greek mythology who was transformed into a freshwater spring. The C-type classification places the asteroid among the carbon-rich, generally dark bodies found in the main belt, while its mythological name reflects the naming tradition of many nineteenth-century asteroid discoveries.
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What is 95 Arethusa?
95 Arethusa is a dark C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Robert Luther discovered it in 1867.
Who discovered asteroid 95 Arethusa?
Robert Luther discovered 95 Arethusa in 1867. The asteroid is one of the numbered minor planets orbiting in the main belt.
Why is 95 Arethusa named after Arethusa?
Its name refers to Arethusa, a nymph in Greek mythology who was transformed into a freshwater spring. The mythological name is separate from the asteroid's C-type scientific classification.
What does C-type tell us about 95 Arethusa?
C-type indicates a dark asteroid class generally associated with carbon-rich material. 95 Arethusa belongs to this population in the main asteroid belt.
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