Leda has been studied byradar.[6] During 2002, 38 Leda was observed by radar from theArecibo Observatory. The return signal matched an effective diameter of 116 ± 13 km. This is consistent with some asteroid dimensions computed through other means.[7][8] Based upon alight curve that was generated fromphotometric observations of this asteroid atPulkovo Observatory, it has a rotation period of 12.834 ± 0.001 hours and varies in brightness by 0.15 ± 0.01 inmagnitude.[9]
^Pilcher, Frederick (October 2011), "Rotation Period Determinations for 11 Parthenope, 38 Leda, 111 Ate 194 Prokne, 217 Eudora, and 224 Oceana",The Minor Planet Bulletin,38 (4):183–185,Bibcode:2011MPBu...38..183P.