description 198 Ampella Overview
198 Ampella is a numbered minor planet in the main asteroid belt, the region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where many small bodies orbit the Sun. Henri Perrotin discovered it in 1879, and its name comes from Ampelus, a companion of Dionysus in Greek mythology who was transformed into a grapevine. The object is therefore identified by an astronomical number and a name drawn from classical mythology.
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Who discovered asteroid 198 Ampella?
Henri Perrotin discovered 198 Ampella in 1879. The object is a numbered minor planet in the main asteroid belt.
What does the name Ampella refer to?
Ampella refers to Ampelus, a companion of Dionysus in Greek mythology. The asteroid's name therefore comes from a mythological figure rather than a modern place.
Where is 198 Ampella located?
It is in the main asteroid belt, the broad region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Many small bodies orbit the Sun in this region.
Is 198 Ampella a comet?
No. 198 Ampella is classified as a minor planet or asteroid. The main asteroid belt location distinguishes it from most short-period comets, which follow more elongated orbits.
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