Y107: Karina

Karina, designated as 107 Karina, is a main-belt asteroid discovered on March 11, 1868, by German astronomer H.F. Ohlf. The asteroid was named after Karina, a character in a poem by French author Edmond Rostand.

107 Karina has been observed by several spacecraft and telescopes over the years. In the 1980s, the asteroid was observed by the IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite) spacecraft, which provided initial estimates of its size and albedo (reflectivity). More recent observations have been made by the NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) mission, which has provided updated estimates of the asteroid's size and shape. y107 karina

The name Karina was chosen by Ohlf, the discoverer, after a character in Rostand's poem. While the poem itself is not particularly well-known today, the asteroid's name has been preserved and is now part of the official catalog of minor planets. Karina, designated as 107 Karina, is a main-belt

Karina is a S-type asteroid, which means it is composed primarily of silicate rocks and nickel-iron. Its diameter is estimated to be around 94 kilometers, making it a moderately sized asteroid. The asteroid's surface is likely to be a mixture of old and young terrains, with possible evidence of past geological activity. 107 Karina has been observed by several spacecraft