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65 Cybele is a large main-belt asteroid discovered on March 8, 1861, by the German astronomer Ernst Tempel. It is classified as a C-type (carbonaceous) asteroid and has an estimated mean diameter of approximately 287 kilometers, making it one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt. The asteroid gives its name to the Cybele group, a dynamical family of asteroids that orbit in the outer region of the main belt. Cybele's dark, carbon-rich surface composition is consistent with its C-type classification.
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Who discovered the asteroid 65 Cybele?
The large main-belt asteroid was discovered by German astronomer Ernst Tempel in 1861. Tempel was a prolific discoverer of celestial bodies who also found several comets during his career.
What is the significance of the asteroid 65 Cybele?
65 Cybele is the namesake for the Cybele group of asteroids, a prominent dynamical group located in the outer reaches of the main asteroid belt. It is classified as a very large asteroid, with an estimated diameter of over 200 kilometers.
Where is the asteroid 65 Cybele located in the solar system?
65 Cybele orbits the Sun in the main asteroid belt, situated between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is the largest member of the Cybele group, which orbits at a distance of roughly 3.5 Astronomical Units from the Sun.
Does the asteroid 65 Cybele have any moons or satellites?
In 2004, astronomers discovered a small satellite orbiting 65 Cybele, making it a binary asteroid system. The moonlet is much smaller than the primary body and has an estimated diameter of roughly 11 kilometers.
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