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(86) Semele is a main-belt asteroid discovered on 4 January 1866 by German astronomer Friedrich Tietjen at the Berlin Observatory. It is a relatively large, dark C-type body in the outer main belt, a class generally associated with carbonaceous material and low reflectivity. The name refers to Semele, a figure in Greek mythology and the mother of Dionysus in classical tradition, as recorded in the [JPL Small-Body Database](https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=86).
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What is (86) Semele?
(86) Semele is a relatively large, dark C-type asteroid in the outer main belt. C-type asteroids are generally associated with carbonaceous material and low reflectivity.
When was asteroid (86) Semele discovered?
It was discovered on 4 January 1866. German astronomer Friedrich Tietjen made the discovery at the Berlin Observatory.
Who discovered (86) Semele?
Friedrich Tietjen, a German astronomer, discovered the asteroid. The discovery took place at the Berlin Observatory in 1866.
What does C-type mean for asteroid (86) Semele?
C-type describes a dark, carbon-rich class of asteroid with generally low reflectivity. Semele's classification places it among the relatively primitive bodies of the outer main belt.
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