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pandora

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //pænˈdɔɹə// pan·do·ra

n. a small, dark moon that orbits the planet Saturn. It is named after a woman from Greek stories who opened a box and let out all the world's troubles.

n. an inner satellite of Saturn, discovered in 1980, which acts as an outer shepherd moon for the planet's F Ring. When capitalised, it refers specifically to this celestial body or the mythological figure.


SIMPLE

Pandora is one of the many moons orbiting Saturn.

CONTEXTUAL

Astronomers study how Pandora and Prometheus interact to maintain the narrow shape of Saturn's F Ring through gravitational influence.

COMPLEX

The chaotic orbit of Pandora is largely a result of its gravitational resonance with the nearby moon Prometheus, leading to unpredictable changes in its orbital path over long periods.

Usage

In an astronomical context, it is a proper noun and should be capitalised.

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