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111 Ate is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1870 and named after Ate, a figure in Greek mythology associated with delusion, recklessness, and ruin. It belongs to the population of minor planets orbiting the Sun in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The name identifies the object with a classical mythological tradition used for many nineteenth-century asteroid designations.
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What is 111 Ate?
111 Ate is a numbered main-belt asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered in 1870 and named after Ate, a figure in Greek mythology associated with ruin and recklessness.
Why is asteroid 111 called Ate?
The name comes from Ate, the Greek mythological personification linked with delusion and destructive folly. Asteroid names often draw from mythology, literature, or historical figures.
Where does 111 Ate orbit?
111 Ate belongs to the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It follows a heliocentric orbit, meaning it travels around the Sun rather than around Earth.
Is 111 Ate a near-Earth asteroid?
No. 111 Ate is classified as a main-belt asteroid, not an object whose usual orbit brings it close to Earth. Its catalog number reflects its position among numbered minor planets.
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