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Saturn now has 274 moons – but exactly what makes something a moon remains unclear

Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised discoveries from a team of astronomers led by Edward Ashton at the Academia Sinica in Taiwan. The sixth planet from the Sun now has a grand total of 274 moons, the most of…

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5 Best Gold ETFs for March to Curb Recession Fears

Gold ETFs represent a strategic approach to diversifying portfolios and capitalizing on gold's strength during times of economic concern.

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Is Pluto a planet or not? Who cares! Our love for the King of the Kuiper Belt is stronger than ever 95 years later

On the 95th anniversary of its discovery, Pluto remains one of the most beloved and enigmatic worlds in our solar system, whether you call it a planet or not.

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Is the moon a planet?

The moon is a round, rocky body, but is it a planet? The answer, scientists say, is complicated.

LiveScience

Why we can't just name a quasi-moon 'Moony McMoonface'

You can vote on one of seven possible names for a quasi-moon of Earth and, unfortunately, Moony McMoonface isn't on the list.

Space

Why is Pluto not considered a planet?

Pluto was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet in 2006. So why is its status still so controversial today?

LiveScience

The Pluto problem: Is it time to rethink our definition of a planet?

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) famously demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. Things have been a bit of a mess since then — so is it time to redefine the planet?

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Why is Gold’s Target over $3,300 per Ounce?

Gold has been rallying for a quarter of a century. Since 1999, every correction in gold has led to a higher high. In October 2024, gold is in uncharted territory, making picking upside targets challenging.

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'What exactly is a planet?' Astronomers want to amend the definition

A newly proposed mass-based definition of a planet reaffirms Pluto as a dwarf planet.

Space

Earth has 7 strange quasi-moons — and you could name one of them

The International Astronomical Union has partnered with the Radiolab podcast to present a quasi-moon-naming contest.

Space

New contest lets you name Earth's 1st 'quasi-moon' for free. Here's how to enter.

A new public competition will allow a lucky astronomy enthusiast to name one of Earth's tiny "quasi-moons." Here's everything you need to know about how to enter the competition for free.

LiveScience

IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site

IAU approves Statio Shiv Shakti as the name for Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander landing site, reflecting Indian mythology.

The Hindu

3 new moons discovered around Uranus and Neptune will be named after Shakespeare characters and Greek goddesses

The International Astronomical Union has confirmed the existence of three currently unnamed moons — one around Uranus and two orbiting Neptune.

LiveScience

The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don't protect it

Moon-based telescopes would allow astronomers to conduct cutting-edge science. But given how busy the moon is getting, will the lunar surface be free enough from interference?

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Pluto's 'almost twin' dwarf planet Eris is surprisingly squishy

Pluto's 'almost twin' dwarf planet Eris has a rocky core blanketed by an icy shell, which appears to be flexing slowly.

The Independent UK

Guidelines for naming planet’s surface features ‘biased towards men’

Researcher Annie Lennox is calling for the International Astronomical Union to change its policies.

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3 Solid Precious Metals ETFs to Diversify Your Investments

During market volatility, investors often gravitate toward assets with a protective hedge. Gold, traditionally viewed as a dependable refuge amid uncertainty, stands well-equipped to retain its robustness. Given this backdrop, precious metals ETFs SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), iShares Gold Trust (IAU), and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), with substantial upside potential,…

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Meet Kerala astronomer Aswin Sekhar, whose name shines bright on an asteroid

The International Astronomical Union, earlier this year, named a minor planet after Indian meteor astronomer Aswin Sekhar

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Top 10 best (or worst) terms in astronomy and physics

The modern scientific fields of astronomy and physics stretch back for centuries, and so naturally they've accumulated a lot of interesting names for objects, ideas, and phenomena.

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What's it like to have an asteroid named after you? Our night sky columnist Joe Rao explains

Space.com's night sky columnist Joe Rao explains what it was like to have asteroid 200009 Joerao named after him for his many years of astronomy outreach with the general public.

Bangkok Post

PM welcomes Thai name selection for star, planet

The prime minister has welcomed reports that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has selected Thai-nominated names for distant celestial bodies.

Bangkok Post

Thai names chosen for distant stars

Two Thai names are among 20 pairs selected by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for exoplanets and their host stars, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit).

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Go for Gold With These Strong ETFs

With the current macroeconomic environment plagued by persistent inflation and the aggressive measures to control it, SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU), and World Gold Trust - SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) could be instrumental in keeping portfolios corrosion resistant. Continue reading….

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Star cause: Here's your chance to name a planet

Have you ever wanted to name a planet? Well now here is your chance!

Space

Solar system planets, order and formation: The ultimate guide

Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

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