search
Get Started
search
15 Eunomia - Asteroid
zoom_in Click to enlarge

15 Eunomia

description 15 Eunomia Overview

Largest S-type asteroid in the main belt, discovered by Annibale de Gasparis in 1851 and named after the Greek goddess of law and order; it heads its own asteroid family.

help 15 Eunomia FAQ

Who discovered the asteroid 15 Eunomia?

The asteroid was discovered by the Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis in 1851. It was the 15th asteroid to ever be formally identified.

What type of asteroid is 15 Eunomia?

Eunomia is the largest S-type (silicaceous) asteroid in the main asteroid belt. S-type asteroids are composed mainly of iron and magnesium silicates.

Where did the name 15 Eunomia come from?

It was named after Eunomia, the ancient Greek goddess of law and order. The name was proposed by English astronomer John Russell Hind.

What is the Eunomia family of asteroids?

15 Eunomia is the largest member of the Eunomia asteroid family. This family consists of hundreds of smaller S-type asteroids that share a similar chemical composition and orbital characteristics.

Reviews & Comments

Write a Review

rate_review

Be the first to review

Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.

Save to your list

Save your favorites and follow how their scores change over time.

Save favorites
Get updates
Compare scores

Already have an account? Sign in

Compare Items

See how they stack up against each other

Comparing
VS
Select 1 more item to compare