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Metis
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Metis. A 1979 discovery in Jupiter’s skies.
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Metis: a companion of Jupiter…
Metis is a moon of Jupiter, part of the Solar System in the universe. Jupiter is a planet associated with the Sun, our star, and this space encyclopedia describes the moon’s identity and place in its planetary system.
Metis — A natural satellite of Jupiter. Its physical properties and orbital motion are shown from the available catalogue and ephemeris data.
No object-specific chemical/elemental dataset has been verified and imported for this record. This does not mean none is publicly available. Appearance may be imagined; chemistry is not.
Discovery and designation
Metis was discovered in 1979. JPL credits Voyager Science Team. Its provisional designation is S/1979 J3. The name and discovery entry identify this particular satellite of Jupiter; similarly named asteroids are separate objects.