Metis / ˈ m iː t ə s /, also known as Jupiter XVI, is the innermost known moon of Jupiter. It was discovered in 1979 in images taken by Voyager 1, and was named in 1983 after the Titaness Metis, the first wife of Zeus and the mother of Athena.

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Metis (/ ˈ m iː t ɪ s /; Ancient Greek: Μῆτις, romanized: Mêtis; Modern Greek: Μήτις, meaning 'Wisdom', 'Skill', or 'Craft'), in ancient Greek religion and mythology, was the pre-Olympian goddess of wisdom, counsel and deep thought, and a member of the Oceanids. [1]

Mar 18, 2025 · 4. Luna (Roman) Domains: Personification of the Moon, guardian of the night, and divine counterpart to Sol (the Sun).; Symbols: Crescent moon, chariot pulled by two horses, torch, veil, full moon with a face.; Luna is the Roman goddess who personifies the Moon, serving as the divine embodiment of its celestial presence. She is often depicted in a similar way to Selene, as a beautiful woman ...

Nov 4, 2024 · Metis is one of the two closest moons (the other is Adrastea) that orbit inside what is called the synchronous orbit radius of Jupiter. That is, Metis orbits Jupiter faster than Jupiter rotates on its axis. At this distance, Metis' orbit will eventually decay and it will fall into the planet.

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Metis or Jupiter XVI, is Jupiter 's closest moon. Metis was found in 1979 by Stephen P. Synnott in images taken by the Voyager 1 probe. Its designation was S/1979 J 3. In 1983 it was named after the mythological Metis, a Titaness who was the first wife of Zeus (the Greek equivalent of Jupiter). Metis is not a sphere and measures 60×40×34 km across.

The horizontal figure or infinity symbol featured on the Métis flag was originally carried by French ‘half-breeds’ with pride. The symbol, which represents the immortality of the nation, in the centre of a blue field represents the joining of two cultures.