.png) A three-dimensional model of 38 Leda based on its light curve | |
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | J. Chacornac |
| Discovery date | January 12, 1856 |
| Designations | |
| MPC designation | (38) Leda |
| Pronunciation | /ˈliːdə/ |
Named after | Leda |
| A904 SF; 1949 QO2 | |
| Main belt | |
| Adjectives | Ledean /lɪˈdiːən/ (Latin Lēdæ-us) |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch December 31, 2006 (JD 2454100.5) | |
| Aphelion | 472.587 Gm (3.159 AU) |
| Perihelion | 348.232 Gm (2.328 AU) |
| 410.409 Gm (2.743 AU) | |
| Eccentricity | 0.152 |
| 1659.725 d (4.54 a) | |
Average orbital speed | 17.88 km/s |
| 107.567° | |
| Inclination | 6.955° |
| 295.890° | |
| 168.804° | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Dimensions | 115.41 ± 1.33 km |
| Mass | (5.71 ± 5.47) × 1018 kg |
Mean density | 7.09 ± 6.79 g/cm3 |
| 0.0324 m/s² | |
| 0.0613 km/s | |
| 0.5350 d (12.84 h) | |
| Albedo | 0.0618 |
| Temperature | ~170 K |
Spectral type | C |
| 8.32 | |
Leda (minor planet designation: 38 Leda) is a main-belt asteroid. It was discovered by Jean Chacornac on January 12, 1856. He named the asteroid after Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy.
