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Bianca

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Also known as Uranus VIII, S/1986 U 9

moon of Uranus

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Bianca is a small moon that orbits the planet Uranus in our solar system. It was discovered in 1986 and helps scientists understand the composition and structure of Uranus's moon system.

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Encyclopedic overview

There is also an asteroid called 218 Bianca.

Bianca is an inner satellite of Uranus. It was discovered from the images taken by Voyager 2 on January 23, 1986, and was given the temporary designation S/1986 U 9. It was named after the sister of Katherina in Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew. It is also designated Uranus VIII.

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