description 17 Thetis Overview
17 Thetis is a stony S-type asteroid located in the main asteroid belt. Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered it in 1852, and it was named after Thetis, a sea goddess in Greek mythology and the mother of Achilles. Its classification indicates a relatively silicate-rich surface compared with darker carbonaceous asteroid types. The object is of interest to readers studying the history of asteroid discovery, mythological naming traditions, and the composition of bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.
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Who discovered asteroid 17 Thetis?
Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered 17 Thetis in 1852. The asteroid was named after Thetis, a sea goddess in Greek mythology.
What kind of asteroid is 17 Thetis?
17 Thetis is a stony S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Its classification indicates a relatively silicate-rich surface compared with darker carbon-rich asteroid types.
Who was Thetis in Greek mythology?
Thetis was a sea goddess and the mother of Achilles. Her name was later given to asteroid 17 Thetis.
Is 17 Thetis a near-Earth asteroid?
No. 17 Thetis is described as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits in the broad asteroid region between Mars and Jupiter rather than being classified as a near-Earth object.
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