107 Camilla

107 Camilla is one of the largest main belt asteroids. It orbits within the Cybele Group, beyond most of the main belt asteroids. It has a very dark surface and primitive carbonaceous composition.

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Main belt - Asteroids - Cybele Group - Carbonaceous

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It was discovered by N. R. Pogson on November 17, 1868 and named after Camilla, Queen of the Volsci in Roman mythology.

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N. R. Pogson - November 17 - 1868 - Camilla - Volsci - Roman mythology

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In 2001, a satellite of Camilla was found by the Hubble Space Telescope. The satellite measures about 9 km in diameter and orbits at a distance of about 1000 km. It was designated S/2001 (107) 1 but has not yet been officially named.

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2001 - Satellite - Hubble Space Telescope - Km - Orbits

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