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10 spectacular moons: Magnificent satellites
10 spectacular moons in our solar system
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ken ramsay
May 30 2012 at 3:49 PM
can you explain why all objects in space seem to be round in shape ?
vincent jackson
Apr 06 2012 at 1:02 AM
I talk in kodes but its late just contact me i dont know what flags means but hit the button sorry thanks i just had a thought .
VINCENT JACKSON
Apr 06 2012 at 12:58 AM
MY QUESTION IS CAN WE HAVE SATTELITES RIGHT HERE ON EARTH INSTEAD OF A MILLION MILE AWAY , YOU OUR ENIMIES CAN BLACK LONG
RANGE SATTELITES OUT OF THE SKY , OR DISABLE THEM , BUT WHAT IF WE HAD SATTELITES RIGHT HERE ON EARTH THAT COULD DO THE SAME THING AS OUR LONG RANGE SATTELITES DO , BOY WE WOULD BE UN TOUCHABLE YOU THINK I HAVE A PLAN BUT I DONT KNOW IF IT IS POSSIBLE OK .
Magnificent satellites
Earth's moon shines brightly in our sky, but it is not the only satellite in our solar system. Experts estimate there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy. A moon is defined as a satellite that orbits a planet. Moons are named after Roman and Greek gods and demigods — with colors and mystifying landscapes that match their fanciful namesakes. Here's our look at some of the beautiful, bold and essentially unexplained moons of our solar system. Pictured here is a false color image from NASA of Saturn's moon, Rhea. (Text: Katherine Butler)
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