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185 Eunike is a large, dark C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Christian H. F. Peters discovered it on March 1, 1878, at Litchfield Observatory in Clinton, New York, and the object was named for Eunike, one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
JPL-linked physical data give it an estimated diameter of about 160 kilometers, a rotation period of roughly 21.8 hours, and an orbit around the Sun that takes about 4.53 years.
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What is 185 Eunike?
185 Eunike is a large, dark C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. It was discovered by Christian H. F. Peters on March 1, 1878, at Litchfield Observatory in Clinton, New York.
Who discovered asteroid 185 Eunike?
Christian H. F. Peters discovered 185 Eunike in 1878. The discovery was made at Litchfield Observatory in Clinton, New York.
Why is asteroid 185 Eunike called Eunike?
The asteroid was named after Eunike, one of the Nereids in Greek mythology. Its name follows the tradition of giving many asteroids names from mythology.
Where is 185 Eunike located?
185 Eunike orbits in the main asteroid belt, the region between Mars and Jupiter. It is a dark C-type asteroid, a group known for carbon-rich, low-reflectivity surfaces.
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