page_title: 462 Eriphyla
hierarchical_section_title: 462 Eriphyla
caption_attribution_description: English: 3D convex shape model of 462 Eriphyla, computed using light curve inversion techniques. J. Hanuš, J. Ďurech, M. Brož, B. D. Warner&#32;(June 2011).&#32;"A study of asteroid pole-latitude distribution based on an extended set of shape models derived by the lightcurve inversion method". Astronomy and Astrophysics&#32;530: A134. DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/201116738. ISSN 0004-6361. arXiv
context_page_description: 462 Eriphyla is a Koronian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt. It was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory on 22 October 1900. The stony S-type asteroid has a rotation period of 8.7 hours and measures approximately 35 kilometers in diameter. It was named after Eriphyle, from Greek mythology.
context_section_description: 462 Eriphyla /ɛrɪˈfaɪlə/ (prov. designation: A900 UJ or 1900 FQ) is a Koronian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt. It was discovered by German astronomer Max Wolf at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory on 22 October 1900. The stony S-type asteroid has a rotation period of 8.7 hours and measures approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) in diameter. It was named after Eriphyle, from Greek mythology.
caption: Modelled shape of Eriphyla from its lightcurve
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