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Saturn Surges Ahead: 128 New Moons Discovered!

3/23/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled an astonishing 128 new moons around Saturn, boosting its total to 274 and leaving Jupiter in the dust with just 95. Spearheaded by Dr. Edward Ashton and utilizing the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, these small, irregular moons are believed to be remnants of ancient collisions, shedding light on Saturn's intriguing history.

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Astronomers have unveiled an astonishing 128 new moons around Saturn, boosting its total to 274 and leaving Jupiter in the dust with just 95. Spearheaded by Dr. Edward Ashton and utilizing the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, these small, irregular moons are believed to be remnants of ancient collisions, shedding light on Saturn's intriguing history.