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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.
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