173 Ino
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| Orbital characteristics 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 2.742 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 2.171 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 3.314 AU |
| Orbital period | 4.54 years |
| Inclination | 14.21° |
| Eccentricity | 0.208 |
| Physical characteristics 1 | |
| Diameter | 154.1 km |
| Rotation period | 6.163 hours |
| Spectral class | C |
| Abs. magnitude | 7.66 |
| Albedo 4 | 0.064 |
| History 2 | |
| Discoverer | A. Borrelly, 1877 |
173 Ino is a large main belt asteroid. It has a dark surface and primitive carbonaceous composition.
It was discovered by Alphonse Borrelly on August 1, 1877 and named after Ino, a queen in Greek mythology.
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| Previous minor planet | 173 Ino | Next minor planet |
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