193 Ambrosia
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| Orbital characteristics [1] | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 2.603 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 1.839 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 3.367 AU |
| Orbital period | 4.20 years |
| Inclination | 12.03° |
| Eccentricity | 0.293 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Diameter [4] | 48.7 km |
| Rotation period [3] | 6.581 hours |
| Abs. magnitude[1] | 9.68 |
| Albedo [4] | 0.10 |
| History [2] | |
| Discoverer | J. Coggia, 1879 |
It was discovered by J. Coggia on February 28, 1879 and named after Ambrosia, the food of the gods in Greek mythology.
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