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178 Belisana
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| Orbital characteristics 1 | |
|---|---|
| Orbit type | Main belt |
| Semimajor axis | 2.461 AU |
| Perihelion distance | 2.354 AU |
| Aphelion distance | 2.567 AU |
| Orbital period | 3.86 years |
| Inclination | 1.90° |
| Eccentricity | 0.043 |
| Physical characteristics 1 | |
| Diameter | 35.8 km |
| Rotation period | 12.321 hours |
| Spectral class 5 | S |
| Abs. magnitude | 9.38 |
| Albedo 4 | 0.244 |
| History 2 | |
| Discoverer | J. Palisa, 1877 |
178 Belisana is a rocky Main belt asteroid.
It was discovered by Johann Palisa on November 6, 1877. It is named after the Celtic goddess Belisana.
| Minor planets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous minor planet | 178 Belisana | Next minor planet |
| List of asteroids | ||
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