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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Explosive Spiral: Hot Jupiter Planet Discovered 950 Light Years Away"

A study has revealed that the exoplanet HAT-P-32b, located 950 light years away from Earth, is losing its atmospheric helium, resulting in the creation of massive gas trails. This makes it the largest known planetary structure in space. HAT-P-32b is a "hot Jupiter" with a short orbital rotation and a mass of approximately 0.68 Jupiter. Scientists hope to gain insights into the phenomenon of atmospheric escape by studying this planet.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#astronomy #atmospheric-escape #exoplanet

astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Helium Tails Discovered Escaping Jupiter-like Planet HAT-P-32 b

Astronomers using the Hobby-Eberly Telescope have discovered some of the longest tails of gas yet observed escaping a planet. The planet, HAT-P-32b, is nearly twice the size of Jupiter and losing its atmosphere through dramatic jets of helium unfurling before and behind it as it travels through space. These tails are more than 50 times the length of the planet's radius. The discovery is published in the journal Science Advances.

via Phys.org|

#astronomy #hat-p-32b #helium-tails