"Shakespearean and Greek Goddess Moons: New Discoveries Around Uranus and Neptune"

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"Shakespearean and Greek Goddess Moons: New Discoveries Around Uranus and Neptune"
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Three new moons have been confirmed to orbit Uranus and Neptune, with the smallest moon, S/2023 U1, around 5 miles across. These moons will be named after characters from Shakespeare's plays and the Nereids from Greek mythology. The discovery was made using ground-based telescopes and special image processing techniques, highlighting the advancements in observing the outer reaches of our solar system.

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