description 135 Hertha Overview
135 Hertha is a numbered asteroid in the main belt, discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1874. Its name refers to Nerthus, a Germanic goddess described by the Roman historian Tacitus. Hertha is commonly classified as an M-type asteroid and has been associated with the Nysa asteroid family, although classifications and family assignments depend on the data and method used.
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Who discovered 135 Hertha?
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discovered 135 Hertha in 1874. It is a numbered asteroid in the main belt.
What does the name Hertha refer to?
The name refers to Nerthus, a Germanic goddess described by the Roman historian Tacitus. Hertha is a later form associated with that name.
What type of asteroid is 135 Hertha?
135 Hertha is commonly classified as an M-type asteroid. It orbits in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Why is 135 Hertha linked to Nerthus?
The asteroid's name Hertha reflects the Germanic goddess Nerthus recorded by Tacitus. The naming connects a modern minor planet with a figure from ancient European religious tradition.
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