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To: petuniasevan
wow, why do you suppose it would appear so much brighter?
3 posted on 10/19/2002 5:55:46 AM PDT by glock rocks
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To: glock rocks
Our moon only reflects 7-10% of the light that hits it. Its surface is the color of a half-used charcoal briquet.

Io's surface is much more reflective. Its surface is pale yellow/white from sulfur dioxide.
4 posted on 10/19/2002 6:16:18 AM PDT by petuniasevan
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