Discovered by M. F. Wolf Alternative names 1905 RH Aphelion 3.5931 AU (537.52 Gm) Discovered 20 October 1905 Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 20 October 1905 Observation arc 110.32 yr (40296 d) Perihelion 2.6297 AU (393.40 Gm) Inclination 5.2964° Discoverer Max Wolf | |
Similar 528 Rezia, 540 Rosamunde, 484 Pittsburghia, 509 Iolanda, 417 Suevia | ||
577 Rhea is a minor planet orbiting the sun. It is named after Rhea, one of the Titans in Greek mythology.
It should not be confused with Saturn's moon Rhea.
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