Hidden moons have been discovered around Uranus and Neptune, two of the most unique and interesting planets in the solar system. The discovery made by astronomers increased the number of satellites of these planets to 28 and 16, respectively.
Moons around Uranus and Neptune were discovered with a special method
The discovery of hidden moons orbiting Uranus and Neptune did not come as a surprise to scientists. Because it is believed that many planets in the solar system have satellites that have not yet been discovered. As more are discovered, these moons are thought to be likely remnants from the formation of these planets. It is hoped that the discovery of these moons will provide more information about how planets form.
The discovered moons have not yet been officially named, but astronomers will likely continue the trend of naming new Uranus moons after Shakespeare’s works, while Neptune moons will likely be named after goddesses from Greek mythology.
In total, there are only three newly discovered moons. Astronomers say these are the faintest moons they have found using ground-based telescopes around these two icy planets. A special image processing method is used to reveal faint objects and identify them as satellites.
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As we mentioned before, the discovery of new satellites that we do not know about is not surprising. These satellite discoveries, which are quite common in modern astronomy, are increasing as our technology and the techniques we use develop.
Although the satellite was discovered, it led to more calls to send probes to Uranus. What are you thinking? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section.