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Old January 29th 05, 05:56 PM
Brian Tung
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Paul Lawler wrote:
IIRC, there is only one "moon." The objects which are gravitationally
bound to other planets are more properly called "satellites."


I've heard that, too, so that's the way I generally say it, but just
about no one I know observes that difference, and it's usually obvious
what is meant, anyway.

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