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9 Metis

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9 Metis is one of the larger main-belt asteroids.

It is composed of silicates and metallic nickel-iron, and may be the core remnant of a large asteroid that was destroyed by an ancient collision. Metis is estimated to contain just under half a percent of the total mass of the asteroid belt.

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Graphical characteristics:
Symmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Astronomical Symbols.

9 Metis is part of the Asteroids group.

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