description 114 Kassandra Overview
114 Kassandra is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1871. It is named after Cassandra, the Trojan princess in Greek mythology who received the power of prophecy but was cursed so that others would not believe her predictions. The asteroid is one of the minor planets identified during the rapid expansion of nineteenth-century astronomy. It is relevant to readers interested in asteroid history, classical mythology, and astronomical naming traditions.
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When was 114 Kassandra discovered?
114 Kassandra was discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1871. It is a main-belt asteroid.
Who was Kassandra in Greek mythology?
Cassandra, also spelled Kassandra, was a Trojan princess who received the power of prophecy. She was cursed so that other people would not believe her predictions.
Why is 114 Kassandra named after Cassandra?
The name refers to the mythological Trojan princess rather than to an astronomical property. Cassandra's story is one of the best-known examples of a true warning that others refuse to accept.
Where does 114 Kassandra orbit?
It is a main-belt asteroid, so its orbit lies in the broad region between Mars and Jupiter. It belongs to the population of minor planets orbiting the Sun.
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