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78 Diana is a numbered asteroid in the main asteroid belt. German astronomer Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered it in 1863 at the Bilk Observatory in Düsseldorf, and it was named Diana after the Roman goddess. It is classified as a dark C-type asteroid, a category generally associated with carbon-rich, low-reflectivity bodies found among the rocky and metallic objects orbiting the Sun.
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Who discovered asteroid 78 Diana?
German astronomer Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered 78 Diana in 1863 at the Bilk Observatory in Düsseldorf. The asteroid was named after Diana, the Roman goddess.
Where is 78 Diana located?
78 Diana is a numbered asteroid in the main asteroid belt, the region between Mars and Jupiter. It is classified as a dark C-type asteroid.
What does the name Diana refer to?
The name refers to Diana, the Roman goddess associated with the hunt and the Moon. Asteroid names often draw on mythology, literature, or historical figures.
What type of asteroid is 78 Diana?
78 Diana is generally classified as a C-type asteroid. These asteroids are typically dark and rich in carbon-bearing material.
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