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40 Harmonia is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Hermann Goldschmidt in 1856. It was named after Harmonia, a figure in Greek mythology associated with harmony and concord. The asteroid belongs to the population of rocky bodies that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter and is commonly classified as an S-type object, a category generally associated with stony asteroid surfaces.
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What is 40 Harmonia?
40 Harmonia is a main-belt asteroid that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It is one of the numbered minor planets.
Who discovered 40 Harmonia?
Hermann Goldschmidt discovered 40 Harmonia in 1856. The asteroid was later named after Harmonia from Greek mythology.
Why is 40 Harmonia named Harmonia?
The name refers to Harmonia, a figure in Greek mythology associated with harmony and concord. Its designation is 40 because it was the fortieth numbered minor planet.
Where is 40 Harmonia located?
40 Harmonia is located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. That region contains many rocky bodies orbiting the Sun.
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