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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. ...

radar astronomy

(Encyclopedia)radar astronomy, application of radar to the determination of distances and planetary features within the solar system, such as rotation rates. A short burst of radio waves is transmitted in the direc...

Cordelia

(Encyclopedia)Cordelia, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...

Miranda

(Encyclopedia)Miranda, in astronomy, one of the moons, or natural satellites, of Uranus. ...

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. ...

Juliet

(Encyclopedia)Juliet, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...

Caliban

(Encyclopedia)Caliban, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...
 

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