Unveiling the Mystery of Tilted Planets in Pristine Solar Systems
A new study led by Yale astronomers suggests that even in "pristine" solar systems, planets can exhibit a tilt in their orbits. Previous assumptions were that tilted orbits were the result of cosmic disturbances, but this study indicates that it may be a common occurrence. The researchers found that even in undisturbed solar systems, planets can have an orbital tilt of up to 20 degrees. This discovery provides valuable insights into early solar system development and suggests that Earth's slightly slanted orbit is not unusual. The study also contributes to understanding "hot" Jupiter solar systems and their extremely tilted orbits.