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54 Alexandra is a medium-sized C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Hermann Goldschmidt discovered it in 1858. The asteroid was named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt, the German naturalist and explorer whose work covered geography, geology, and the natural sciences. As a C-type minor planet, Alexandra belongs to the generally dark, carbon-rich population of asteroids that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
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What is 54 Alexandra?
54 Alexandra is a medium-sized C-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Hermann Goldschmidt discovered it in 1858.
Where is 54 Alexandra located?
54 Alexandra orbits in the main asteroid belt, the region between Mars and Jupiter. Its C-type classification places it among the dark, carbon-rich asteroid population.
Why is asteroid 54 Alexandra named Alexandra?
The asteroid was named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt. Humboldt was a German naturalist and explorer whose work covered geography, geology, and natural science.
What does C-type mean for 54 Alexandra?
C-type means 54 Alexandra belongs to a dark asteroid class generally associated with carbon-bearing material. It is one of the medium-sized bodies in the main belt.
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