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Published online 20 May 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020513-13
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Jupiter gains rock group
Eleven new moons found circling Jupiter.
Astronomers have discovered 11 new objects in orbit around Jupiter. The finding brings the planet's total number of natural satellites to 39, surpassing Saturn's previous record of 30.
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