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Discovered 1861 Apr. 29 by R. Luther at Düsseldorf.
Named for the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe and mother of Artemis {see planet (105)} and Apollo {see planet (1862)} by Zeus {see planet (5731)}. (H 10)
Named by F. W. A. Argelander, C. N. A. Krueger and Tiele at Bonn.
The Latin name for Leto is Latona — see planet (639).
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(2003). (68) Leto. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_69
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