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(Encyclopedia)Xena, in astronomy: see Eris.satellite, natural
(Encyclopedia)satellite, natural, celestial body orbiting a planet, dwarf planet, asteroid, or star of a larger size. The most familiar natural satellite is the earth's moon; thus, satellites of other planets are o...encounter theory
(Encyclopedia)encounter theory, in astronomy, see solar system. ...aether
(Encyclopedia)aether: see ether, in physics and astronomy. ...population I and II
(Encyclopedia)population I and II, in astronomy: see stellar populations. ...Ultima Thule
(Encyclopedia)Ultima Thule, in astronomy and space exploration, nickname for Arrokoth. ...Dysnomia
(Encyclopedia)Dysnomia, in astronomy, the moon, or natural satellite, of Eris. ...Desdemona
(Encyclopedia)Desdemona, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...Despina
(Encyclopedia)Despina, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune. ...Cordelia
(Encyclopedia)Cordelia, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...Browse by Subject
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