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science7 months ago

Giant Exoplanet Found Orbiting Tiny Red Star Challenges Space Theories

A red dwarf star called TOI-6894, located 238 light-years away, hosts a giant planet despite existing theories suggesting such large planets shouldn't form around such small stars. This discovery challenges current models of planet formation, with further studies planned using the James Webb Space Telescope to understand the planet's atmosphere and origin.

science7 months ago

Giant planet found orbiting tiny red star challenges planetary formation theories

Scientists discovered a massive planet, TOI-6894b, orbiting a low-mass red dwarf star, challenging existing theories of planet formation, as such large planets were thought unlikely to form around such small stars. This finding suggests many more giant planets may exist around small stars in the galaxy, prompting a reevaluation of current models.

science7 months ago

Giant planet around tiny star defies existing planet formation theories

Astronomers have discovered a giant planet, TOI-6894b, orbiting a tiny red dwarf star, challenging existing theories of planet formation, as such large planets were thought unlikely to form around such low-mass stars. The planet's unusual characteristics, including its low temperature and potential atmospheric composition, make it a key target for future observations to understand its origin and the processes of planet formation around small stars.