(14) Irene

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(14 ) Irene is an asteroid of the main asteroid belt, which was discovered on May 19, 1851 by John Russell Hind as fourteenth asteroid. The name is derived from the Hore Eirene, which was the embodiment of peace in Greek mythology.

With a diameter of 182 kilometers Irene is one of the larger asteroids of the main belt. He has a silicate- rich surface and the group of S- type asteroids is assigned. The geometric albedo is 0.16. In about 15 hours it rotates about its own axis.

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