After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon
The W.N.Y.C. science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Space and Astronomy
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/science/space/quasi-moon-radiolab-iau.html