96 Aegle
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| Orbital characteristics [1] | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 3.059 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 2.656 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 3.463 AU |
| Orbital period | 5.35 years |
| Inclination | 15.94° |
| Eccentricity | 0.132 |
| Physical characteristics [1] | |
| Diameter | 169.9 km |
| Rotation period [3] | 10 hours |
| Abs. magnitude | 7.67 |
| Albedo [4] | 0.052 |
| History [2] | |
| Discoverer | J. Coggia, 1868 |
It was discovered by Jérôme Coggia on February 17, 1868 and named after one of the three Aegles in Greek mythology.
Aegle has been observed occulting three stars.
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