Exomoonology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exomoonology is a noun meaning (astronomy) The search for, and study of, exomoons.
Meaning
(astronomy) The search for, and study of, exomoons.
Example Sentences
We ourselves prefer the "forest moon of Endor" pop-culture nod when discussing exomoonology.
My research interests include the theory of transiting exoplanets, the development of novel detection techniques, signal detection theory and exomoonology.
The bases of exomoonology are the initial success of the CoRoT mission that was the first space mission designed to search for exo-planets similar to the Earth itself.
With the advent of exomoonology (Kipping et al. 2012), the new batch of data to arrive will be particularly relevant for adding yet another factor in defining habitability and life, as suggested in a systems astrobiological approach.
Synonyms for exomoonology
Depending on context, synonyms include exoplanetology.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exoplanetology, exoscience, cometology, exozoology, xenology, xenogeography.
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