proetus

/ˈproʊtiːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A minor planet, now known as 2 Pallas, discovered by Heinrich Olbers in 1802.

“The astronomer studied the ancient observations of the asteroid Proetus, later identified as the minor planet 2 Pallas.”

Synonyms

  • asteroid
  • minor planet

Antonyms

  • gas giant
  • major planet