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This comprehensive list presents all 101 known Saturn moons, each with discovery year, orbital distance, and diameter. Use the sortable table to compare major moons like Titan and Enceladus, and find historical discovery notes, classification, and links to missions and images — ideal for students, amateur astronomers, and researchers seeking quick reference data on Saturn’s satellite system.

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Explore a complete, curated list of 30 observatories in California with city, operator, and access details. Whether you’re planning a stargazing trip, a tour, or researching astronomical facilities, this guide directs you to major sites from Griffith and Palomar to Lick and community observatories.

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Explore the Types of Dwarf Planets in our illustrated list of 14 dwarf worlds — from Pluto and Eris to Ceres and beyond. This post breaks down each entry by region and diameter, explaining what defines a dwarf planet and how these small worlds differ from full-sized planets. Read on for concise comparisons, striking images, and key facts for astronomy fans.

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Explore a complete list of 14 Jovian Planets — massive gas giants with key data on mass, radius, moons and rings. This post provides easy-to-read tables and comparisons to help you understand each planet’s size, satellites, and ring systems. Dive in to compare their masses, radii, and moon counts at a glance.

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Explore 10 captivating facts about Mars, from towering volcanoes and vast canyons to traces of ancient water and headline-making rover discoveries. This hub highlights what makes the Red Planet so fascinating and links to deeper posts on geology, atmosphere, missions, and habitability.

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Explore the Moons of Eris in this concise, up-to-date reference. This post lists the known moon Dysnomia with its discovery date, orbital period and estimated diameter, plus quick context about Eris and observational history for students and space enthusiasts.

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Explore eight striking consequences of Einstein’s relativity that shape phenomena across the universe. This hub post summarizes time dilation, gravitational lensing, frame-dragging, black hole effects and more, and links to detailed articles that explain each effect with visuals and real-world examples.

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Explore a complete, curated list of all 11 observatories in West Virginia, including nearest city and county, precise coordinates, and each site’s main telescope aperture. Whether you’re planning a stargazing trip, researching local astronomy resources, or tracking telescope specs, this guide makes it easy to find and visit every observatory across the state.

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Explore the 7 Wonders of the Solar System — a curated guide to the most spectacular planets, moons, and celestial landmarks in our cosmic neighborhood. Each wonder links to in-depth posts with photos, science, and travel-worthy facts for stargazers, students, and space enthusiasts. Start your journey through the Solar System’s greatest sights.

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From blazing Venus to the ice-covered seas of Europa, this hub explores the 10 most extreme environments in the Solar System, highlighting worlds with blistering heat, crushing pressure, violent volcanism, and cryovolcanic oceans. Each entry provides a concise overview, the defining science behind the conditions, and links to in-depth posts on Io, Titan, Mercury, Jupiter’s storms and more.