Another moon for 2003 EL61

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Another moon for 2003 EL61

Post #1by ajtribick » 30.11.2005, 16:44

2003 EL61 apparently has a second moon. See here for more details.
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Post #2by Planet X » 25.12.2005, 15:13

The strangeness of the 2003 EL61 system makes us wonder if the fast rotation of the parent body is actually causing it to break apart. That would be fascinating. Later!

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