The body of this asteroid (possiby Hymenaster) is gelatinous, almost translucent, which aptly fits its name: “hymen”, meaning membrane, and “aster”, meaning star. (Depth: approximately 2,550 meters.)
Asteroid
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The body of this asteroid (possiby Hymenaster) is gelatinous, almost translucent, which aptly fits its name: “hymen”, meaning membrane, and “aster”, meaning star. (Depth: approximately 2,550 meters.)

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