description 112 Iphigenia Overview
112 Iphigenia is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1870. Its name refers to Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek mythology. In the story connected with the Trojan War, Agamemnon is told that her sacrifice to Artemis is needed before the Greek fleet can sail, although ancient sources differ over whether she is killed or rescued. The asteroid is part of the tradition of giving minor planets names drawn from classical literature and myth.
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What is 112 Iphigenia?
112 Iphigenia is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1870. Its name refers to Iphigenia from Greek mythology.
Who was Iphigenia in Greek mythology?
Iphigenia was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. In the Trojan War story, Agamemnon is told that her sacrifice to Artemis is required.
Who discovered asteroid 112 Iphigenia?
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discovered 112 Iphigenia in 1870. It is classified as a main-belt asteroid.
What does the number 112 mean in 112 Iphigenia?
The number 112 is the asteroid's permanent minor-planet designation. Iphigenia is the name assigned to that main-belt asteroid.
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