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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."

4 of 152 comments (clear)

  1. In Soviet Russia by perotbot · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The moon orbits you!

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    ~corporate tool, but employed~
  2. Jupiter to the solar system... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    All your moons are belong to us!

  3. Mandatory ISR joke... (this one is funny!) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    In Soviet Russia, Jupiter moons YOU!

  4. IN SOVIET RUSSIA... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You got it all wrong...

    IN SOVIET RUSSIA, Moons of Jupiter Discover YOU!