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159 Aemilia is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1876 by the brothers Paul and Prosper Henry at the Paris Observatory. It takes its name from Aemilia, a Roman name associated with the patrician gens Aemilia. The body is classified as a C-type asteroid, a designation used for dark, carbon-rich objects, and its orbit places it among the asteroid population between Mars and Jupiter.
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What is 159 Aemilia?
159 Aemilia is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1876 by Paul and Prosper Henry. It is classified as a C-type asteroid, a group used for dark, carbonaceous bodies.
Who discovered 159 Aemilia?
The brothers Paul and Prosper Henry discovered 159 Aemilia in 1876. The discovery was made at the Paris Observatory.
What is 159 Aemilia named after?
The asteroid takes its name from Aemilia, a Roman name associated with the patrician gens Aemilia. The name connects the asteroid to an ancient Roman family tradition.
What does the C-type classification mean for 159 Aemilia?
C-type asteroids are broadly associated with dark, carbonaceous material. 159 Aemilia is a main-belt member of that classification.
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