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Metis (mē`tĭs), in astronomy, one of the 39 known moons, or natural satellites, of Jupiter Jupiter , in astronomy, 5th planet from the sun and largest planet of the solar system. Astronomical and Physical Characteristics


Jupiter's orbit lies beyond the asteroid belt at a mean distance of 483.6 million mi (778.
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Metis [′mēd·əs]
(astronomy)
The innermost known satellite of Jupiter, having an orbital radius of 79,510 miles (127,960 kilometers) and dimensions of 37 × 21 miles (60 × 34 kilometers. Also known as Jupiter XVI.

Metis
goddess of caution and discretion. [Rom. Myth.: Wheeler, 242]
See : Prudence


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Over the years, however, the Warsaw, IN-based company has integrated its supply chain by steadily acquiring leaders in their given specialties, such as its 1997 acquisition of Polyvac, a leading case supplier to the orthopedic industry, and its merger with the Mettis Group, an implant provider, in 2003.
Over the years, however, the Warsaw, IN-based company has integrated its supply chain by steadily acquiring leaders in their given specialties, such as its 1997 acquisition of Polyvac, a leading case supplier to the orthopedic industry, and its merger with the Mettis Group, an implant provider, in 2003.
Byline: By Jon Griffin MIDLAND-based Mettis Aerospace is flying high after winning a pounds 24 million contract to supply components to China for three years.
 
 
 
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