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431 Nephele

Asteroid
Nephele is a large Themistian asteroid. It is spectral C-type and is probably composed of carbonaceous material. It was discovered by Auguste Charlois on 18 December 1897 in Nice. Wikipedia
Discoverer: Auguste Charlois
Discovered: December 18, 1897
Spectral type: C-type asteroid
Orbital period: 2,031 days
Minor planet category: Main belt (Themis)