description 77 Frigga Overview
77 Frigga is a numbered asteroid in the main asteroid belt, discovered in 1862 by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters at the Hamilton College Observatory in New York. Its name refers to Frigg, a goddess associated with Norse mythology, and follows the naming practice used for many asteroids found during the nineteenth century. The designation 77 identifies its place in the historical sequence of numbered minor planets, not a measure of its size or brightness.
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Who discovered 77 Frigga?
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discovered 77 Frigga in 1862. The discovery was made at the Hamilton College Observatory in New York.
Why is the asteroid named Frigga?
The name refers to Frigg, a goddess in Norse mythology. Asteroid names often draw from mythology, literature, or historical naming traditions.
Where does 77 Frigga orbit?
77 Frigga is a numbered asteroid in the main asteroid belt. That region is located between Mars and Jupiter and contains many rocky minor planets.
What does the number 77 mean in 77 Frigga?
The number is the asteroid's permanent catalog number. It indicates that 77 Frigga was among the early numbered asteroid discoveries, after its orbit had been established.
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