522 Helga

522 Helga is a minor planet orbiting the Sun. Discovered on January 10, 1904, by Max Wolf at Heidelberg Observatory, it is a member of the main asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter.

Helga is characterized as a C-type asteroid, indicating a carbonaceous composition. This means it is primarily composed of carbon-rich materials and likely contains significant amounts of volatile substances. These asteroids are typically darker in color and have a lower albedo (reflectivity) than other asteroid types.

The diameter of 522 Helga is estimated to be around 41 kilometers. Its orbital period around the Sun is approximately 5.5 years.

The origin of the name "Helga" is unknown, but it is assumed to be a female given name, consistent with the naming conventions prevalent at the time of its discovery. The naming process for minor planets in the early 20th century was less formalized than it is today, and the reasons behind specific name choices are often undocumented.