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Moons Beyond the Solar System

March 29, 2026 · 18 min

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Most large planets have moons. We have discovered almost 200 in our Solar System alone, and so we expect that the Milky Way is teeming with many more- perhaps even outnumbering planets and stars. With so many moons, it adds a plethora of additional holdouts in the galaxy capable of supporting life, and thus they are tantalising targets for scientists. However, extra-Solar moons are so insanely distant and dark against the backdrop of space, that them is a tremendous challenge. In this episode, we will cover its story so far.


SOUNDTRACK:

- Satya Yuga | Jesse Gallagher (YouTube Audio Library)

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- Where in Literally | pATCHES (YouTube Audio Library)

- The Golden Present | Jesse Gallagher (YouTube Audio Library)


CHAPTERS:

00:00: Introduction

01:09: Exomoons

04:26: How We Find Exomoons

08:53: Kepler 1625 b-i

13:28: Other Exomoon Candidates

All episodes of SEA: Space Exploration & Astronomy

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