Moon, Saturn, Regulus 3/18 Constellation


	Moon, Saturn, Regulus 3/18 Constellation

Moonowler

3-18-2008 2:06 AM

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saturn, atmosphere, moon, stars

Moonowler says:

Saturn is the atmosphere planet of winter.

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