Astronomers spot new tiny moons
around Neptune and Uranus
WASHINGTON, Feb 24: Astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system - two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus. The distant tiny moons were spotted using powerful land-based telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and announced Friday by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. The latest tally puts Neptune at 16 known moons and Uranus at 28. One of Neptune's new moons has the longest known orbital journey yet. — AP
Spain apartment block fire kills 10
Thaksin weak, after detention release
BANGKOK, Feb 24: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Saturday that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra was happy and in a good mood but still weak after his recent release from hospital detention. The 74-year-old billionaire, whose family's party has regained power, was released on parole on Feb 18 after six months in detention, his first day of freedom in his homeland 15 years after he fled a military coup that had deposed him. — Reuters
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FE Team | Published: February 24, 2024 21:06:44
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