description 9 Metis Overview
9 Metis is a stony S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. Andrew Graham discovered it in 1848, and its name refers to Metis, a Titaness in Greek mythology associated with wisdom and the mother of Athena. S-type asteroids have spectra consistent with silicate minerals and metal-bearing materials, and some are considered possible parent bodies of ordinary chondrite meteorites. Thetis is relevant to readers interested in asteroid taxonomy, planetary science, and the historical development of minor-planet astronomy.
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Who discovered asteroid 9 Metis?
Andrew Graham discovered 9 Metis in 1848. It was named after Metis, a figure from Greek mythology associated with wisdom.
What type of asteroid is 9 Metis?
9 Metis is a stony S-type asteroid in the main asteroid belt. S-type spectra are broadly consistent with silicate-rich material and metallic minerals.
What does the name Metis mean in Greek mythology?
Metis was a Titaness associated with wisdom and was described as the mother of Athena. The asteroid's name comes from this mythological figure.
Where is 9 Metis located?
9 Metis is located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is one of the numbered minor planets discovered in the nineteenth century.
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