Does a Volcanic Moon Orbit a Distant Exoplanet Like Jupiter's Io?

Does a Volcanic Moon Orbit a Distant Exoplanet Like Jupiter's Io?

Space Daily

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024

While moons beyond our solar system have yet to be directly confirmed, a NASA-led study may offer indirect evidence suggesting the presence of a volcanic moon orbiting a distant planet 635 light-years away. Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have identified a significant clue - a sodium cloud - that may indicate the existence of a volcanic moon orbiting the Saturn-sized gas gi

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