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First confirmed exo-satellite blurs the line between planet and moon
Key Takeaways
- Astronomers confirmed the first known exo-satellite in the CD-35 2722 system.
- The moon-like object is roughly Jupiter-sized and orbits a brown dwarf.
- The discovery complicates standard definitions of stars, planets, and moons.
- Similar systems could become important targets in future exoplanet studies.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com
