Pallas

== Introduction ==
Pallas, better known as 2 Pallas is a main belt object that was the second asteroid to have been discovered after Ceres. It is the third biggest asteroid, behind only Vesta.
Pallas was discovered on March 28, 1802 by Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers. It was originally classified a planet, but after more and more asteroids were discovered, Pallas was given a redesignation.
== History ==
=== Discovery ===
Pallas was discovered on March 28, 1802 by Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers after trying to locate Ceres, when he noticed another object in the vicinity, this happened to be Pallas.
== Orbital characteristics ==
Pallas' orbit is highly inclined and moderately eccentric, with an axial tilt of 84.
== Appearances ==
* None
Category:Asteroids in the Sol System
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