Beatrix is a fairly large asteroid orbiting in the inner part of the main asteroid belt. It was discovered by Annibale de Gasparis on April 26, 1865. It was his last asteroid discovery. A diameter of at least 68 kilometres was determined from the... Wikipedia
Orbital period: 1,385 days
Discoverer: Annibale de Gasparis
Minor planet category: Main belt
MPC designation: (83) Beatrix
Named after: Beatrice Portinari