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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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C. H. F. Peters - June 15 - 1866 - Thisbe - 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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Star - October 7 - 1981 - Km

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