2 Pallas
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2 Pallas is the second largest asteroid (and second asteroid discovered). Pallas was discovered (and named) by Olbers, in 1802. Pallas was the Greek god of wisdom. The asteroid is noticeable for its nearly circular orbit.
Orbital characteristics Orbit type Main belt Semimajor axis 2.774 AU Eccentricity 0.2299 Orbital period 4.61 years Inclination 34.84° Physical characteristics Diameter 570×525×482 km Mass 3.18×1020 kg Density 4.2 g/cm3 Rotation period 9h 55.5m Spectral class U Albedo 0.14 History Discoverer H. Olbers, 1802