description 126 Velleda Overview
126 Velleda is a main-belt asteroid with an S-type spectrum, a classification associated with relatively silicate-rich, stony surfaces. French astronomer Paul Henry discovered it in Paris on 5 November 1872, and it was named for Veleda, a priestess or prophetess associated with the Germanic Bructeri. The asteroid is estimated at about 45 km across and completes an orbit around the Sun in roughly 1,391 days.
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What type of asteroid is 126 Velleda?
126 Velleda is a main-belt asteroid with an S-type spectrum. This classification is associated with a relatively silicate-rich, stony surface.
Who discovered 126 Velleda?
French astronomer Paul Henry discovered 126 Velleda. He found it in Paris on 5 November 1872.
Who was Velleda?
The asteroid was named for Veleda, a priestess or prophetess associated with the ancient Germanic world. The name is therefore historical and cultural rather than a description of the asteroid's surface.
When was 126 Velleda discovered?
Paul Henry discovered it on 5 November 1872. The discovery was made in Paris.
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