Scientists discover 12 new moons orbiting Jupiter while hunting for the elusive Planet X
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 13:45
in Astronomy & Space
While hunting for the elusive Planet X, astronomers have discovered 12 additional moons around Jupiter, bringing the grand total of the planet’s known satellites up to a whopping 79. The new moons are all relatively small — between 1 and 3 kilometers (.6 to 1.8 miles) across, which is likely why...