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MOA-2011-BLG-262
MOA-2011-BLG-262L is a red dwarf or possibly a rogue planet which may have an exomoon named MOA-2011-BLG-262Lb, MOA-2011-BLG-262L b. The exomoon is still most likely a Ice giant, Neptune-like planet. References Red dwarfs Rogue planets {{red-dwarf-stub Astronomical objects discovered in 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MOA-2011-BLG-262Lb
MOA-2011-BLG-262Lb is a Neptune-sized planet or possibly an exomoon orbiting the red dwarf or potentially rogue planet MOA-2011-BLG-262L. If it is an exomoon, then it would be around the size of Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury (planet), Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Mars (mythology), Roman god of war. Mars is a terr .... References Exomoons Exoplanets detected by microlensing Exoplanets discovered in 2013 {{Extrasolar-planet-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exomoon
An exomoon or extrasolar moon is a natural satellite that orbits an exoplanet or other non-stellar extrasolar body. Exomoons are difficult to detect and confirm using current techniques, and to date there have been no confirmed exomoon detections. However, observations from missions such as ''Kepler'' have observed a number of candidates, in particular around Kepler-1625b, Kepler-1708b, and Kepler-1513b. Two potential exomoons that may orbit rogue planets have also been detected by microlensing. In September 2019, astronomers reported that the observed dimmings of Tabby's Star may have been produced by fragments resulting from the disruption of an orphaned exomoon. Some exomoons may be potential habitats for extraterrestrial life. Definition Although traditional usage implies moons orbit a planet, the discovery of brown dwarfs with planet-sized satellites blurs the distinction between planets and moons, due to the low mass of brown dwarfs. This confusion is resolved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
