Astronomers find three new moons in our Solar System.
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Scientists have discovered three new moons in our solar system, adding two to Neptune and one to Uranus. The discoveries were made using powerful telescopes located in Hawaii and Chile.
This discovery increases Neptune's total moon count to 16 and Uranus's to 28. The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center officially announced the new moons.
Among Neptune’s newly found moons, one takes a whopping 27 years to orbit the planet. This particular moon has the longest orbit of all known moons around Neptune.
The newly discovered moon of Uranus is quite small, with a diameter of just 5 miles (8 kilometers). Scientists believe there could be many more small moons around these planets waiting to be discovered.
The research was supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, but the discoveries were independently reported by the Associated Press. This indicates that the findings are reliable and have been verified by a reputable organization.
Questions
How many new moons were discovered in our solar system?
Three new moons were discovered.
Where were the powerful telescopes located that made the discoveries?
The discoveries were made using powerful telescopes located in Hawaii and Chile.
What is the diameter of the newly discovered moon of Uranus?
The newly discovered moon of Uranus has a diameter of just 5 miles (8 kilometers).
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