131 Vala

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131 Vala is an asteroid located in the main asteroid belt. It was discovered by C. H. F. Peters on 24 May 1873, and derives its name from völva (vǫlva, lit. 'staff bearer'), a prophetess in Norse paganism. One observation of an occultation of a star by Vala is from Italy (26 May 2002).

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