Discovered by Max Wolf Alternative names 1917 BX Aphelion 2.9359 AU (439.20 Gm) Discovered 12 May 1917 Discoverer Max Wolf Asteroid group Asteroid belt | Discovery date 12 May 1917 Observation arc 98.93 yr (36133 days) Perihelion 1.7078 AU (255.48 Gm) Orbits Sun Named after Manto | |
Discovery site Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl Similar 528 Rezia, 540 Rosamunde, 509 Iolanda, 889 Erynia, 417 Suevia | ||
870 Manto is a minor planet orbiting the Sun.
It was named after Manto, a prophetess in Greek mythology.
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