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antihipocratlast Wednesday at 6:05 AM1 replyview on HN

Tidal forces on a moon in orbit around a large body generate heat. This doesn't need the sun. Certain orbits will generate more heat and orbits aren't permanent, but technically it is possible post sun to have a source of energy


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quantadevlast Wednesday at 7:40 AM

Yep, I forgot to consider the tidal forces, but that generates heat for sure.