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The detectability of habitable exomoons

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2010

David M. Kipping ,
Stephen J. Fossey  and
Giammarco Campanella
David M. Kipping
Affiliation:
University College London, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Gower Stree, London, N1 0XE, UK email: [email protected]
Stephen J. Fossey
Affiliation:
University College London, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Gower Stree, London, N1 0XE, UK email: [email protected]
Giammarco Campanella
Affiliation:
University College London, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Gower Stree, London, N1 0XE, UK email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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Despite the number of known exoplanets increasing on an almost weekly basis, the question as to whether exoplanets host moons remains unanswered. Exomoons could be potential seats for life, as well as improving our understanding of planetary formation and celestial mechanics. Here we summarize our findings from an investigation into how detectable habitable-zone exomoons are with Kepler-class photometry.

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Highlights H15: Highlights of Astronomy , November 2009 , pp. 705
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2010

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