description 156 Xanthippe Overview
156 Xanthippe is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1875 by the Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa. It was named after Xanthippe, traditionally known as the wife of the ancient Athenian philosopher Socrates. The name comes from classical history and biography rather than from a physical feature of the asteroid. Its orbit places it among the numerous minor planets that travel around the Sun in the region between Mars and Jupiter.
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Who discovered 156 Xanthippe?
156 Xanthippe was discovered in 1875 by the Austrian astronomer Johann Palisa. Palisa discovered many asteroids during his observing career.
Who was Xanthippe?
Xanthippe is traditionally known as the wife of the ancient Athenian philosopher Socrates. The asteroid's name comes from classical history rather than from a physical property.
Is 156 Xanthippe a main-belt asteroid?
Yes. 156 Xanthippe is a numbered asteroid in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is not one of the planets or a comet.
Why do asteroids have names such as Xanthippe?
Asteroid names are often chosen from mythology, literature, and history after an object is numbered. Xanthippe connects this asteroid with a recognizable figure from ancient Athens.
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