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(49) Pales is a carbonaceous main-belt asteroid discovered by Hermann Goldschmidt in 1857. Its orbit lies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and its C-type classification places it among the relatively dark, primitive bodies associated with carbon-bearing material. The name comes from Pales, a Roman deity associated with shepherds, flocks, and livestock. Astronomers use observations of its position and changing brightness to study its orbit and rotation.
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What is asteroid 49 Pales?
(49) Pales is a carbonaceous main-belt asteroid discovered by Hermann Goldschmidt in 1857. It orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
What type of asteroid is 49 Pales?
49 Pales is classified as a C-type asteroid. These bodies are relatively dark and are commonly associated with primitive, carbon-bearing material.
Where is 49 Pales located?
It is located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit keeps it within the broad population of small bodies found in that region.
What does the name Pales refer to?
The name Pales refers to Pales, a deity in Roman mythology associated with shepherds and livestock. The asteroid received its designation after its discovery in the nineteenth century.
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