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Philomela

Philomela

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An asteroid in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter
  • proper noun
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  • The asteroid Philomela orbits between Mars and Jupiter.

Examples

  • Scientists calculated the orbit of Philomela to predict its future position in space.

  • A new telescope provided clearer images of Philomela and other asteroids.

  • The astronomer discovered Philomela while studying objects in the main asteroid belt.

  • Did you know that Philomela is an asteroid?

  • The astronomer discovered Philomela while studying objects in the main asteroid belt.

  • Scientists calculated the orbit of Philomela to predict its future position in space.

  • A new telescope provided clearer images of Philomela and other asteroids.

Surface Forms

Philomela main

Etymology

Philomela is the name given to an asteroid after the mythic figure; the name itself comes from Greek philo- 'loving' and mel- 'song', so the space rock simply carries the old name that means 'lover of song'.