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73 Klytia is a main-belt asteroid discovered on 7 April 1862 by American astronomer Horace Parnell Tuttle at Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was Tuttle's second and last asteroid discovery and was named for Clytia, an Oceanid in Greek mythology associated with Apollo. Klytia is classified as an S-type, or stony, asteroid, measures roughly 44 km across, and takes about 4.35 years to orbit the Sun. [Harvard College Observatory](https://hollisarchives.lib.harvard.edu/catalog/hua19018) [73 Klytia reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/73_Klytia)
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When was asteroid 73 Klytia discovered?
73 Klytia was discovered on April 7, 1862. The discovery was made at Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Who discovered 73 Klytia?
American astronomer Horace Parnell Tuttle discovered 73 Klytia. It was his second and final asteroid discovery.
Where is 73 Klytia located?
73 Klytia is a main-belt asteroid. The main belt is the region of small bodies orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
Why is asteroid 73 Klytia named Klytia?
It was named for Clytia, an Oceanid in Greek mythology. The spelling used in the asteroid's name is Klytia.
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