Moon - the satellite of the earth

Let's have a look at one of the bright example of Indian astronomical genius in the Vedic era (approx. 8000 years ago) . Something about the satellite of the earth --- MOON.

Here is a slokha from Rig Veda 10.189.1 Taittriya  Samhita 1.5.1.3,4

The Moon, being the satellite of the earth, revolves round its mother planet and follows it in its revolution round the self-luminous father planet (The Sun)

There are thirty two satellites in the Solar System. The Moon is the only satellite of the earth with a distinct nature, while all other satellites have sizes below 1/8th size of their mother planet.

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