302 Clarissa

Clarissa (minor planet designation: 302 Clarissa) is a typical Main belt asteroid.[1] It is classified as a C-type asteroid and is probably composed of carbonaceous material. It was discovered by Auguste Charlois on 14 November 1890 in Nice.

302 Clarissa
A three-dimensional model of 302 Clarissa based on its light curve
Discovery
Discovered byAuguste Charlois
Discovery date14 November 1890
Designations
(302) Clarissa
Main belt
Orbital characteristics[1]
Epoch 31 July 2016 (JD 2457600.5)
Uncertainty parameter 0
Observation arc124.04 yr (45305 d)
Aphelion2.67407 AU (400.035 Gm)
Perihelion2.13648 AU (319.613 Gm)
2.40528 AU (359.825 Gm)
Eccentricity0.11175
3.73 yr (1362.5 d)
213.798°
 15m 51.174s / day
Inclination3.41369°
7.85637°
54.5926°
Physical characteristics
Dimensions38.53±3.1 km
14.381 h (0.5992 d)
0.0524±0.010
Temperatureunknown
C
10.89

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