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astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Six Planets Found in Harmonious Alignment by Astronomers"

Astronomers have discovered a rare system of six planets orbiting the star HD110067, all in perfect balance and in what's known as an orbital resonance. The planets, with sub-Neptune masses, have large atmospheres similar to Uranus or Neptune, making them ideal for observation with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This unique system, just 100 lightyears away, provides a pristine configuration of a planetary system that has survived untouched, offering valuable insights into planetary formation and evolution.

via Sky at Night Magazine|

#astronomers #astronomy #cheops

astronomy2 years ago•5 min saved

Cosmic Harmony: A Perfectly Resonant Six-Planet System Unveiled

Scientists have discovered a unique star system, HD110067, where six planets orbit in a rhythmic gravitational lockstep, a rare phenomenon that could reveal new insights into planet formation and evolution. The system, located around 100 light-years away in the constellation of Coma Berenices, features planets that move in a precise orbital waltz, with some planets in a 3/2 resonance and others in a 4/3 resonance. This discovery provides an opportunity to study the formation and evolution of sub-Neptune planets, which are the most common type of planets outside our solar system.

via SciTechDaily|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Synchronized Solar System with Resonant Orbits Discovered

Scientists have discovered an exceptional solar system, located over 100 light years away, with a star known as HD110067 and six orbiting planets. What makes this system unique is that the planets have resonant orbits, meaning they maintain a precise rhythm and pattern, indicating that the system has remained unchanged since its formation around one billion years ago. This rare phenomenon provides valuable insights into planetary formation and evolution. The system's relative brightness and the planets' transits in front of the star make it an ideal laboratory for studying its history and composition. While the planets are too close to the star to be in the habitable zone, the possibility of water on them has not been ruled out. Further research, including data from the James Webb space telescope, will shed more light on their atmospheres and composition.

via AS USA|

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astronomy2 years ago•5 min saved

Astronomers Uncover Perfectly Synced Solar System with Six Planets

Astronomers have discovered a rare family of six exoplanets in the Coma Berenices constellation, located about 100 light-years from Earth. These sub-Neptunes, labeled b through g, orbit a star called HD110067 in a rhythmic celestial dance known as orbital resonance. The discovery, made possible by the combined observations of NASA's TESS and the European Space Agency's Cheops satellites, could provide insights into planet formation and the origin of sub-Neptunes in our galaxy. The system's stability over 1 billion years makes it a valuable "rare fossil" for studying planetary systems. The James Webb Space Telescope may be used to further investigate the composition of these planets' atmospheres.

via CNN|

#astronomy #cheops #exoplanets