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astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Egg-Shaped Planet Captivates Astronomers"

Astronomers have discovered an egg-shaped exoplanet, WASP-12b, hurtling towards its parent star at a faster rate than previously thought, with new research suggesting it may collide with the star in just three million years. The planet, located 1,200 lightyears from Earth, is an "ultra-hot Jupiter" and is about twice the size of our Jupiter, with a surface temperature of about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The gravitational tides from its close proximity to the star have caused the planet to take on an egg-like shape.

via Futurism|

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astronomy1 year ago•5 min saved

"Egg-shaped Exoplanet Death-spirals into Star"

Astronomers have found that the egg-shaped exoplanet WASP-12b, twice the size of Jupiter, is hurtling towards its parent star and is expected to collide in just 3 million years, much sooner than previously estimated. The planet's extreme proximity to its star causes immense tidal forces, shaping it like an egg and stripping material that forms a disk around the star. The research also suggests that the star may have already entered its sub-giant phase, triggering rapid tidal dissipation. The findings could indicate that other ultra-hot Jupiters might also be on collision courses with their stars, prompting further research into orbital decay rates.

via Space.com|

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