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astronomy1 year ago•6 min saved

"TESS Telescope Discovers 6 Exoplanets Orbiting Young 'Misbehaving' Star"

NASA's TESS telescope has discovered a rare system of six young exoplanets and a possible seventh orbiting a misbehaving infant star called TOI-1136, providing insight into planet formation and evolution. The system's similarity to our solar system offers a glimpse into our cosmic neighborhood's past. The planets, classified as "sub-Neptunes," are close to their star and may have atmospheres sculpted by intense radiation. Researchers hope to confirm the seventh planet and study the planets' compositions further, potentially with the James Webb Space Telescope.

via Space.com|

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astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Metallic Planet: Half Lava, Half Ocean"

Scientists have discovered a newborn exoplanet, HD 63433 d, just 73 light-years away, offering insights into the early Earth. Orbiting a young star similar to the Sun, the Earth-sized planet is extremely close to its star, likely resulting in a surface of molten rock with temperatures reaching 1,570 Kelvin. This discovery provides a rare opportunity to study the formation and evolution of Earth-like planets and their potential for hosting life, shedding light on the ingredients necessary for life to emerge elsewhere in the Universe.

via ScienceAlert|

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