description 124 Alkeste Overview
124 Alkeste is an S-type main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters on 23 August 1872 at the Hamilton College observatory in New York. Its designation places it among the numbered minor planets that orbit the Sun mainly between Mars and Jupiter, while its S-type classification indicates a relatively silicate-rich, stony surface compared with darker carbonaceous asteroid classes. The name refers to Alcestis, a figure in Greek mythology associated with devotion to her husband Admetus. [Asteroid reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/124_Alkeste)
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How good is 124 Alkeste?
124 Alkeste scores 4.23/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Asteroid category.
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See our alternatives page for 124 Alkeste for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: 138 Tolosa, 169 Zelia, 186 Celuta.
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