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29 Amphitrite ( ; ) is one of the largest S-type asteroids, probably third in diameter after Eunomia and Juno, although Iris and Herculina are similar in size.
Discovery Amphitrite was discovered by Albert Marth on March 1, 1854, at the private South Villa Observatory, in Regent's Park, London. It was Marth's only asteroid discovery. Its name was chosen by George Bishop, the owner of the observatory, who named it after Amphitrite, a sea goddess in Greek mythology.[1] Characteristics Amphirite's orbit is less eccentric and inclined than those of its larger cousins; indeed, it is the most circular of any asteroid discovered up to that point. As a consequence, it never becomes as bright as Iris or Hebe, especially as it is much further from the Sun than those asteroids. It can reach magnitudes of around +8.6 at a favorable opposition, but usually is around the binocular limit of +9.5. In 2007, James Baer and Steven R. Chesley estimated Amphitrite to have a mass of 1.9 kg.[2] A more recent estimate by Baer suggests it has a mass of 1.18 kg.[3] A satellite of the asteroid is suspected to exist, based on lightcurve data collected by Edward F. Tedesco.[4][5] References - ↑ Lutz D. Schmadel, ''Dictionary of Minor Planet Names: Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2006 - 2008''.
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