Question

Which of the following planets has moons called “Ophelia” and “Puck” which have been named after characters from William Shakespeare’s works?

A Jupiter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Pluto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Mars Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Uranus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Uranus' moons are named for characters in William Shakespeare's plays with destinations such as Ophelia and Puck in orbit. Other Uranian moon names were chosen from Alexander Pope's poetry (Belinda and Ariel).

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