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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