Moons can orbit exoplanets from "summary" of Exoplanets and Alien Solar Systems by Tahir Yaqoob
Moons, those intriguing celestial bodies that orbit planets, are not limited to our own solar system. In fact, moons can also be found around exoplanets, planets that exist outside our solar system. Just like in our own solar system, these exomoons can range in size and composition, from small rocky bodies to large icy worlds.
The presence of moons around exoplanets opens up a whole new realm of possibilities in terms of planetary systems. Just as our own moon plays a role in shaping Earth's environment and tides, exomoons could have a significant impact on their parent planets. For example, a large exomoon could stabilize the axial tilt of its planet, leading to more stable climates and potentially making the planet more habitable.
One interesting aspect of exomoons is...
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