O ne of Earth’s seven quasi-moons has just got a new name: Asteroid 2004 GU9 is now known as Cardea, one of the Roman deities ...

Look to the sky – and ask Bulldog nation for support – and one of Earth's quasi-moons gets a cool new name, thanks to University of Georgia student Clay Chilcutt.

When Clay Chilcutt transferred to the University of Georgia, he encountered some seemingly bad luck. The astronomy class that ...

I decided to do some research on Greco-Roman mythology and after reading several names, I landed on Cardea," Chilcutt told UGA. "I chose her not only for her name but what she represents ...

It is thus only fitting for a goddess to be named for none other than the door hinge: Cardea. And now ... serpent-like dragon in Filipino mythology that's said to cause eclipses and earthquakes ...

It is thus only fitting for a goddess to be named for none other than the door hinge: Cardea. And now, thanks to Clay ...

The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out. By Remy Tumin For thousands of years, Cardea has been known as the Roman goddess of doorways and transitions, a guardian of thresholds.

Barbara F. Cardea (née Flade) of Cherry Hill, NJ died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2025. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Donald J. Cardea. Loving mother of James D.

The next quasi-satellite in the solar system now has an official name. Cardea is a companion of the Earth and was discovered more than 20 years ago.