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122 Gerda is a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1872 by German-American astronomer Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters. It was named after Gerðr, also written Gerd, a figure in Norse mythology associated with the god Freyr. The asteroid travels around the Sun in the region between Mars and Jupiter, together with most known main-belt asteroids. It is classified as an S-type object, indicating a stony composition and a relatively reflective surface.
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When was 122 Gerda discovered?
122 Gerda was discovered in 1872 by German-American astronomer Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters. It is a numbered asteroid in the main belt.
What is 122 Gerda named after?
The asteroid is named after Gerðr, also written Gerd, a figure in Norse mythology associated with the god Freyr. Its name comes from mythology rather than from a modern person or place.
Where does 122 Gerda orbit?
122 Gerda travels around the Sun in the main asteroid belt. This region lies between the planetary orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Who discovered asteroid 122 Gerda?
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discovered 122 Gerda in 1872. Peters was a German-American astronomer known for discovering multiple minor planets.
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