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Amphitrite

Amphitrite

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A large asteroid in the main asteroid belt
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The asteroid Amphitrite orbits between Mars and Jupiter.

Examples

  • Scientists study Amphitrite to learn more about the early solar system.

  • A telescope can reveal the faint light of Amphitrite among the stars.

  • The discovery of Amphitrite in 1854 added to our understanding of the asteroid belt.

  • Have you heard about Amphitrite in the asteroid belt?

  • Asteroid 29 Amphitrite is one of the largest objects in the main asteroid belt.

  • Astronomers focused their telescopes on Amphitrite, as it was going to be particularly bright in the night sky.

  • This month, Amphitrite can be observed moving through the constellation of Auriga.

Surface Forms

Amphitrite main

Etymology

Amphitrite the asteroid was named after the Greek sea goddess, and the name includes amphi- meaning 'around', a root you see in amphitheatre. That 'around' idea makes it easy to remember an object that moves around the sun and carries a name from old myth.