Arachne

(1895 CC )

NOW @ 2 LIB 16

Inclination: 7.517

Eccentricity: 0.071

Period: 4.256 years

AU 2.626

Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

13.10.1895 00:00 Heidelberg 8e43 49n24 observations 1

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Named for a daughter of Idmon, a dyer. She was so skillful in weaving that she challenged Athena {see planet (881)} to a weaving contest. When Athena ripped the cloth, Arachne hanged herself and was changed into a spider. (Z 27) _ _.

Avastatud: 13-10-1895 Avastamiskoht: Heidelberg Avastajad: Wolf, M. F.
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