(778) Theobalda

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Asteroid
(778) Theobalda
Properties of the orbit ( animation )
Orbit type Main belt asteroid
Asteroid family Theobalda family
Major semi-axis 3.2028  AU
eccentricity 0.2429
Perihelion - aphelion 2.425 AU - 3.9805 AU
Inclination of the orbit plane 13.584 °
Sidereal period 5,732 a
Mean orbital velocity 16.64 km / s
Physical Properties
Medium diameter 64.06 km
Albedo 0.0589
Rotation period 11.659 h
Absolute brightness 9,549 likes
Spectral class F.
history
Explorer Franz Kaiser
Date of discovery 1914
Another name 1914 UA
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(778) Theobalda is an asteroid of the main belt that was discovered on January 25, 1914 by the German astronomer Franz Kaiser in Heidelberg .

The asteroid is named after the discoverer's father, Theobald Kaiser .

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