After the goddess of door handles: Earth's quasi-satellite is now called Cardea
The next quasi-satellite in the solar system now has an official name. Cardea is a companion of the Earth and was discovered more than 20 years ago.
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Earth’s Quasi-Moon Finally Has A Name, Honoring The Roman Goddess Of... Hinges
O ne of Earth’s seven quasi-moons has just got a new name: Asteroid 2004 GU9 is now known as Cardea, one of the Roman deities of doors and thresholds with a particular focus on hinges.
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Strange 'quasi-moon' of Earth gets named Cardea, after goddess of door hinges
It is thus only fitting for a goddess to be named for none other than the door hinge: Cardea. And now, thanks to Clay ...
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Unraveling the Cosmos: The Origin Behind Each Zodiac Sign's Name
The names and symbols associated with the zodiac signs are deeply rooted in ancient mythology and traits attributed to each sign. This article delves into the fascinating origin behind each zodiac ...
UGA student suggestion to name Earth quasi-moon after Roman goddess wins global contest
Look to the sky – and ask Bulldog nation for support – and one of Earth's quasi-moons gets a cool new name, thanks to ...