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279 Thule

279 Thule

Asteroid
Thule, minor planet designation: 279 Thule, is a large asteroid from the outer asteroid belt. It is classified as a D-type asteroid and is probably composed of organic-rich silicates, carbon and anhydrous silicates. Thule was the first asteroid... Wikipedia
Discovered: October 25, 1888
Discoverer: Johann Palisa
Spectral type: C-type asteroid
Minor planet category: Asteroid belt (Thule)
Orbital period (sidereal): 9.07 yr (3313.0 d)
Perihelion: 4.2367660 AU (633.81117 Gm)
Synodic rotation period: 23.896 h (0.9957 d)