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Astronomy · L3 · Regular Moon or Irregular Moon?

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A decision flow from a moon's orbit to whether it likely formed in place or was captured.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
Examine a moon's orbitClose-in, nearly circular, aligned with the planet's equator?Regular moonLikely formed alongside the planetIrregular moonLikely captured after the planet formedYesNo, distant / tilted / retrograde

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