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Astronomers Discover Youngest Exoplanet Defying Cosmic Norms

The discovery of TIDYE-1b, a three-million-year-old exoplanet, challenges existing models of planetary formation, which typically assume a much longer development period. Located 430 light-years away in the Taurus molecular cloud, TIDYE-1b's rapid nine-day orbit and chaotic protoplanetary disk suggest a dynamic formation process, possibly influenced by nearby stars or environmental factors. This finding implies that planets can form and evolve more quickly than previously thought, offering new insights into the diversity and complexity of planetary systems.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#astronomy #exoplanet #nasa-tess

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Astronomers Unveil Youngest Known Planet, Challenging Formation Theories

Astronomers have discovered one of the youngest planets ever, TIDYE-1b, at just 3 million years old, using NASA's TESS telescope. This discovery challenges existing models of planetary formation, as TIDYE-1b is visible despite being surrounded by a protoplanetary disc, which usually obscures such young planets. The planet's tilted orbit relative to its star and disc offers new insights into early planet formation, suggesting planets can form earlier than previously thought.

via ScienceAlert|

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