88 Thisbe

88 Thisbe (thiz'-bee) is one of the largest main belt asteroids.

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It was discovered by C. H. F. Peters on June 15, 1866 and named after Thisbe, heroine of a Roman fable.

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An occultation of a star by Thisbe was observed on October 7, 1981. Results from the occultation indicate a larger than expected diameter of 232 km. http://sorry.vse.cz/~ludek/mp/world/mpocc1.txt

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88 Thisbe related Images and Photos (experimental)

Can This Be Dixie? Far Left: Slim Summerville 1936

Marvel Comics Retro: Fantastic Four Family Comic Book Cover #49 If This Be Doomsday!

Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe 1795