description 184 Dejopeja Overview
184 Dejopeja is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Johann Palisa in 1878. Its name refers to Deiopea, a sea nymph in Virgil's Aeneid and one of the Nereids in classical mythology. Dejopeja is classified as an S-type asteroid, a category generally associated with stony silicate-rich bodies, and its orbit keeps it within the main-belt population between Mars and Jupiter.
help 184 Dejopeja FAQ
What is 184 Dejopeja?
184 Dejopeja is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Johann Palisa in 1878. It is classified as an S-type asteroid, a group generally associated with stony silicate-rich material.
Who was Deiopea?
The name refers to Deiopea, a sea nymph in Virgil's Aeneid. Deiopea is also identified with one of the Nereids in classical mythology.
Who discovered 184 Dejopeja?
Johann Palisa discovered 184 Dejopeja in 1878. The asteroid's name comes from the mythological figure Deiopea.
What does the S-type classification mean for 184 Dejopeja?
S-type asteroids are generally associated with stony silicate-rich material. 184 Dejopeja is a main-belt asteroid in that broad compositional category.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
