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64 Angelina is an asteroid located in the main asteroid belt, discovered by German astronomer Ernst Tempel in 1861 from an observatory in Marseille, France. It is classified as a rare E-type asteroid, which are known for their high surface albedo and enstatite achondrite silicate compositions. Angelina is one of the largest known E-type asteroids in the solar system. Telescopic observations of the celestial body have historically been difficult due to its high brightness and specific orbital characteristics.
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Who discovered asteroid 64 Angelina?
German astronomer Ernst Tempel discovered 64 Angelina in 1861 from an observatory in Marseille, France. Its designation places it among the early numbered asteroids.
What type of asteroid is 64 Angelina?
64 Angelina is classified as a rare E-type asteroid, a group known for unusually high surface albedo. E-types are associated with enstatite-rich silicate material, including enstatite achondrite meteorites.
Where does 64 Angelina orbit?
It is in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is therefore not classified as a near-Earth asteroid.
Why is 64 Angelina scientifically interesting?
Its bright E-type surface makes it different from the darker C-type asteroids that dominate many main-belt surveys. Studying 64 Angelina helps astronomers compare asteroid surfaces with enstatite-rich meteorites found on Earth.
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