In fact , in the article announcing the discovery of the asteroid , Pogson explained that he selected the name in reference to Rhea Silvia , mother of Romulus and Remus ( `` MNRAS '' , 1866 ) .
However in the article announcing the discovery of this asteroid ( `` MNRAS '' , 1866 ) , Pogson explained that he selected the name in reference to Rhea Silvia , mother of Romulus and Remus .