The planet was named “in memory and honor of the city and the fountain of the god Nemausus”. Nemausus was the ancient name of Nimes. (H 8)
Named (AN 47, 349 (1858)) by B. Valz with permission of the discoverer.
Discovered on 22-1-1858 in Nimes by Laurent, J. J. P. | ||
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