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The study of the moon is selenology, thanks to the Greek goddess Selene; her Roman counterpart was Luna. Korey Haynes, Discover Magazine, "Earth's Moon: The Basics of its Origin, Evolution and Exploration," 12 June 2019

The study of the moon is selenology, thanks to the Greek goddess Selene; her Roman counterpart was Luna. Korey Haynes, Discover Magazine, "Earth's Moon: The Basics of its Origin, Evolution and Exploration," 12 June 2019

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