description 35 Leukothea Overview
35 Leukothea is a dark C-type asteroid in the outer main asteroid belt. Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered it on 19 April 1855 at the Düsseldorf Observatory, and later observations estimate a diameter of about 103 kilometres and a rotation period of roughly 31.9 hours. Its C-type classification is consistent with a carbonaceous, low-reflectivity surface, while its name comes from Leukothea, a sea deity in Greek mythology. [Asteroid reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/35_Leukothea)
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When was 35 Leukothea discovered?
Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered 35 Leukothea on 19 April 1855. The discovery was made at the Düsseldorf Observatory.
What type of asteroid is 35 Leukothea?
35 Leukothea is a dark C-type asteroid in the outer main asteroid belt. C-type asteroids are generally associated with carbon-rich, low-reflectivity material.
How large is 35 Leukothea?
Its estimated diameter is about 103 kilometres. The estimate describes its overall size, while its elongated shape and surface reflectivity are studied through later observations.
How long does 35 Leukothea take to rotate?
35 Leukothea rotates in roughly 31.9 hours. That is its rotation period, not the time it takes to orbit the Sun.
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