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How do we name things in space? The quest to name a quasi-moon!
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Celestial Curiosities: The Case of the Quasi-Moon
The chapter explores a mysterious dot labeled as a moon next to Venus on a solar system poster, leading the speaker to investigate the peculiar classification of quasimoons. With insights from a NASA expert, it reveals the nature of quasimoons—celestial objects like asteroids that orbit both the sun and a planet. Engaging discussions on naming conventions and playful sound guessing games add an educational twist to the exploration of space phenomena.
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