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68 Leto is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1861 by the German astronomer Karl Theodor Robert Luther at the Düsseldorf Observatory. It was named after Leto, a goddess in Greek mythology and the mother of Apollo and Artemis. The asteroid is one of the numbered minor planets discovered during the nineteenth century and is classified as an S-type asteroid in commonly used taxonomic schemes.
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What is 68 Leto?
68 Leto is a minor planet in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It is one of the numbered asteroids.
Who discovered 68 Leto?
Karl Theodor Robert Luther discovered 68 Leto in 1861. The discovery was made at the Düsseldorf Observatory.
Who is Leto in Greek mythology?
Leto is a goddess in Greek mythology and the mother of Apollo and Artemis. The asteroid’s name refers to this mythological figure.
What does the number 68 mean in 68 Leto?
The number 68 is its minor-planet designation. It identifies Leto as the sixty-eighth asteroid to receive a number.
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