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142 Polana is a dark, low-albedo asteroid in the inner main asteroid belt. Johann Palisa discovered it in 1875 at the Austrian Naval Observatory, and the name refers to Pola, now Pula, in Croatia. It is classified as F-type in the Tholen system and B-type in the SMASS system, and it serves as the parent asteroid of the New Polana family, a primitive family whose members occupy similar orbits and may include sources of some near-Earth asteroids. [Asteroid family study](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0019103513001139)
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How good is 142 Polana?
142 Polana scores 4.23/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Asteroid category.
What are the best alternatives to 142 Polana?
See our alternatives page for 142 Polana for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: 90 Antiope, 21 Lutetia, 22 Kalliope.
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Is 142 Polana worth it in 2026?
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