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279 Thule (/ˈθjuːliː/ THEW-lee) is a large asteroid from the asteroid belt. It is classified as a D-type asteroid and is probably composed of organic-rich silicates carbon and anhydrous silicates.The orbit of Thule is unusual.

apoapsis (km)
6.451e+11
orbital period (μ)
2.78707e+08
periapsis (km)
6.33237e+11
temperature (K)
133.0
absolute magnitude
8.57
albedo
0.041
discovery date
1888-10-25
discoverer
Johann Palisa
epoch
27 August 2011 (JD 2455800.5)
former name
A920 GA A923 RA
rotation period (s)
57456.0

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