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Discovered 1856 Mar. 31 by H. Goldschmidt at Paris.
Named after the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite {see planet (1388)}, wife of Cadmus {see planet (7092)}, the founder of Thebes. She introduced art and music into Greece. (H 6)
Named by U. J. J. Leverrier.
The name was selected in order to “place a lasting monument to the happy re-establishment of peace”. The Crimean War (1854–1856) came to a close with the signing of peace in Paris, February 1856. See also the citation for planet (28).
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(2003). (40) Harmonia. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_41
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