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97 Klotho is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Ernst Wilhelm Tempel on 17 February 1868. It is classified as an M-type asteroid in the Tholen system and completes an orbit around the Sun in about 4.37 years. The name refers to Clotho, one of the three Moirai, or Fates, in Greek mythology, who spins the thread representing a person's life. Its orbit lies in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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When was 97 Klotho discovered?
97 Klotho was discovered by Ernst Wilhelm Tempel on February 17, 1868. It is a main-belt asteroid.
What type of asteroid is 97 Klotho?
97 Klotho is classified as an M-type asteroid in the Tholen system. M-type classifications are often associated with relatively metallic asteroid surfaces, although the category is not a complete composition test.
How long is 97 Klotho's orbit around the Sun?
97 Klotho completes one orbit in about 4.37 years. Its path lies in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
What does the name Klotho refer to?
The name refers to Clotho, one of the three Moirai, or Fates, in Greek mythology. Clotho was traditionally described as the Fate who spun the thread of life.
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