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New Moon of Jupiter Discovered

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the heavenly-bodies dept.

xihr writes "Astronomers have discovered a new moon of Jupiter, bringing its known retinue of satellites to a whopping 40. The new moon, designated S/2002 J1, is only 3 km wide, and has a highly inclined and eccentric orbit. Astronomy.com has the story."

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  1. I think we should steal it. by drfishy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Lets take that moon into earth orbit, it could be fun.

  2. By Jove!!! by digitalsushi · · Score: 5, Funny


    By Jove, another moon!

    runs away quickly

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  3. Old Joke... by Cyno01 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Thats no moon, its a space station!

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  4. Cool money making scheme by div_2n · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think space agencies should auction off on e-bay the right to name new celestial bodies. Why not? Everything else is for auction. Could be fun.

    "Class, this is a picture of YourMomNaked as it completes its orbit cycle."