Nyrath Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/news/3003/captured-comet-becomes-moon-jupiter Jupiter’s gravity captured a comet in the mid-20th century, holding it in orbit as a temporary moon for 12 years. Jupiter's large gravity field is good at capturing comets. This means that some of the tiny moons of Jupiter are not native to our solar system. They are from ... outside. Who knows what eldritch horrors slumber inside comets older than our solar system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Re: Captured comet becomes moon of Jupiter That just means there's more stuff for us to plunder! With a crew of drunken pilots We're the only spaceship pirates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusterBoy Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Re: Captured comet becomes moon of Jupiter Jupiter is the King of the Planets and like all good kings he protects his subjects from unwanted outsiders. Jupiter is one of the most amazing places in the Solar System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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