16 Psychic is M-type asteroid.which represents about 8 percent. Among all these objects known in the solar system. It is made largely of metal and thus was chosen for a mission seeking a closer look with the probe. NASA is building the ship and is expected to begin later this year.

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Astronomers get creative The most accurate map of 16 psyches. For this purpose, data collected by different telescopes were used. The thing is huge because its drop 220 km. For this reason, it is sometimes called a dwarf planet, and the number 16 indicates that it is the sixteenth object of its kind discovered by mankind.

asteroid 16 psychicPhoto: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

asteroid 16 psychic

Asteroid 16 Psyche is also called an astrologer. This is due to the fact that its composition is very rich in iron and nickel. It was previously believed to be an object with a diameter of about 500 km and lost its mantle over time. However, this idea fell through. The mission arranged by NASA should provide us with more answers to questions about the history of the asteroid.