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Phaethon
UK
/ˈfiːθən/
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/ˈfiːθən/
Translation phaethon into russian
Phaethon
Nounphaethon
phaethon
phaethons pl
The Phaethon is a small celestial body that orbits the sun.
Фаэтон — это небольшое небесное тело, которое вращается вокруг солнца.
Definitions
Phaethon
Noun
In Greek mythology, Phaethon is the son of the sun god Helios and the ocean nymph Clymene, known for his disastrous attempt to drive the chariot of the sun.
The story of Phaethon serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and the dangers of overreaching one's abilities.
A genus of seabirds known as tropicbirds, characterized by their long tail feathers and predominantly white plumage.
The Phaethon genus includes species like the red-billed tropicbird, which is often seen soaring over tropical oceans.
An asteroid, specifically 3200 Phaethon, which is known for being the parent body of the Geminid meteor shower.
Astronomers study 3200 Phaethon to understand more about the origins of the Geminid meteor shower.