Named after the Roman goddess of victory, daughter of the giant Pallas {see planet (2)}, or Titan and Styx; also the reigning queen of England. The corresponding Greek goddess Nike {see planet (307)} was added some 40 years later to the asteroid sky. The adopted sign for this planet is described in AN 31, 191 (1850): Open image in new window
Discovered on 13-9-1850 in London by Hind, J. R. | ||
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