Sagittarius discovery

Minor planets discovered in Sagittarius.

Asteroids, Central main belt objects, Focus On, Main belt objects, Sagittarius discovery

Focus On: (14) Irene

Theano / January 1, 2024 / Ceres resonance, Gemini node, Jupiter resonance, Uranus resonance

Name origin: Greek goddess of peace and the season of spring. Naming was in part related to the Great Exhibition, which was taking place at the time.

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The Ricci Hydria showing Hebe bringing Herakles to Olympus from Earth on his apotheosis.

Asteroids, Focus On, Inner main belt objects, Main belt objects, Sagittarius discovery

Focus On: (6) Hebe

Theano / January 1, 2024 / Ceres resonance, Earth resonance, Jupiter resonance, Leo node

Name origin: Greek goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods who served ambrosia at the heavenly feast.

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