208 Lacrimosa
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208 Lacrimosa is a main-belt
asteroid
. It is classified as an S-type asteroid
.
It is also one of the largest members of the Koronis asteroid family
and probably a piece of the original asteroid which was shattered in an ancient impact that created the family.
It was discovered by Johann Palisa
on October 21, 1879, in Pola
.
It is visible at http://www.sky-map.org/ with RA/DEC = 01:12:54 +07:41:56.
The name derives from Our Lady of Sorrows
, a title given to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Asteroid belt
The asteroid belt is the region of the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter. It is occupied by numerous irregularly shaped bodies called asteroids or minor planets...
asteroid
Asteroid
Asteroids are a class of small Solar System bodies in orbit around the Sun. They have also been called planetoids, especially the larger ones...
. It is classified as an S-type asteroid
S-type asteroid
S-type asteroids are of a stony composition, hence the name. Approximately 17% of asteroids are of this type, making it the second most common after the C-type.-Characteristics:...
.
It is also one of the largest members of the Koronis asteroid family
Koronis family
]The Koronis family is a family of asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. They are thought to have been formed at least two billion years ago in a catastrophic collision between two larger bodies. The largest known is about in diameter. The Koronis family travels in a cluster along...
and probably a piece of the original asteroid which was shattered in an ancient impact that created the family.
It was discovered by Johann Palisa
Johann Palisa
Johann Palisa was an Austrian astronomer, born in Opava in Austrian Silesia .He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids, discovering 122 in all, from 136 Austria in 1874 to 1073 Gellivara in 1923...
on October 21, 1879, in Pola
Pula
Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 .Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing,...
.
It is visible at http://www.sky-map.org/ with RA/DEC = 01:12:54 +07:41:56.
The name derives from Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows , the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows , and Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours are names by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to sorrows in her life...
, a title given to Mary, the mother of Jesus.