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"Jupiter-sized Objects Locked in Mutual Orbit, Astronomers Discover"

Astronomers studying Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) in the Orion Nebula have made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting radio waves originating from both components of a double system of free-floating planets, challenging existing theories on the formation of stars and planets. This finding raises new questions and provides exciting research opportunities to further understand the nature of these free-floating planets, potentially leading to insights into the potential habitability of planets beyond our solar system.

via Phys.org|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unexplained Radio Signals Emanating from Planet-Sized Objects Baffle Scientists"

Scientists are puzzled by the discovery of rogue Jupiter-sized objects, called JuMBOs, drifting through space with no stars to orbit, emitting strange radio signals. Mexican astrophysicists found that one of these objects, JuMBO 24, is emitting steady radio waves, unlike typical planetary emissions, and its unusual characteristics make pinpointing the waves' origin difficult. While the possibility of alien origin is unlikely, the discovery raises more questions than answers, shedding light on the nature of detectable radio emissions from celestial objects.

via Futurism|

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