Can You Name All the Moons in Outer Space?

In summary, there are currently over 200 known moons in our solar system, with the majority orbiting the gas giant planets. The largest moon is Ganymede, while the smallest is Hippocamp. Some moons have unique characteristics, such as Io's active volcanoes and Enceladus' subsurface ocean. Other moons, like Saturn's Titan, have atmospheres and potential for supporting life. As our understanding of the universe expands, more moons may be discovered.
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Could somebody list all the (known) moons for me in outer space, or just elaborate on that however they can for me

thanks
 
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There are a LOT of moons out there to list. At last count, Jupiter had around 60 moons, and Saturn about the same number. Of the other planets, Earth has one moon, Mars has two, Uranus and Neptune have quite a few each, Pluto has one, and all the other planets in our solar system have none.
 
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Could somebody tell me what the Cassisi-discovered moons of Saturn are?
Why does that list not have them?

Thanks
 
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Here you go. They're probably not listed because they've just been discovered in the past year (past month in the case of the last one.)
 
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The new moons brings Saturn's tally to 46, second only to Jupiter's 63. Astronomers knew of 31 Saturnian moons before Cassini's arrival in July 2004. The NASA spacecraft has added 3 confirmed new moons, and several more candidates await confirmation.
http://amateur.lamost.org/bootes/bbs/download.php?id=31340
 
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Good site for more detailed info on most moons...
http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp/

tony873004 said:

Phobos - #1 on that list! :biggrin:

This list contains every known moon except for Cassisi-discovered moons of Saturn.

And the Earth's moon. :wink:
 
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1. What is the total number of moons in space?

As of now, there are 214 known moons in our solar system. However, there could be more that have not been discovered yet.

2. Which planet has the most moons?

Jupiter has the most moons with a total of 79 known moons.

3. How many moons does Earth have?

Earth only has one moon, called the Moon. It is the fifth-largest natural satellite in the solar system.

4. Are all moons in our solar system round?

No, not all moons are round. Some moons have irregular shapes due to their smaller size and weaker gravity.

5. Is there a moon that has its own moons?

Yes, there are several moons that have their own moons, including Jupiter's moon, Callisto, and Saturn's moon, Titan.

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