Psyche (by John Reinhard Weguelin) |
Not so with Psyche, a metallic asteroid that orbits “between Mars and Jupiter.” This soul-goddess wannabe may provide clues as to how Earth’s core was formed. She herself may be a planetary chunk.
Although Psyche’s metallic mix is theoretically worth a fortune, chances are it will never be mined by Earthlings. If that amount of precious metal were to flood our markets, its monetary value would soon plunge.
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