199 Byblis

199 Byblis
Discovery
A three-dimensional model of 199 Byblis based on its light curve.
Discovered by	C. H. F. Peters, 1879
Designations
Minor planet category	Main belt
Orbital characteristics
Aphelion	3.723 AU
Perihelion	2.634 AU
Semi-major axis	3.178 AU
Eccentricity	0.171
Orbital period	5.67 years
Inclination	15.43°
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude (H)	8.30

199 Byblis is a relatively large main belt asteroid.

It was discovered by C. H. F. Peters on July 9, 1879 in Clinton, New York and named after Byblis, an incestuous lover in Greek mythology.

External links

199 Byblis at the JPL Small-Body Database

Discovery · Orbit diagram · Orbital elements · Physical parameters

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