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4 months ago
OMG science

New Study Finally Sheds Light On One of the Universe's Weirdest Objects

Brown dwarfs are not necessarily failed stars, but can be ambitious planets.
At least one brown dwarf was found to have formed from the disk of gas and dust around a newborn star, like a planet. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
OMG science

What's that bright object in the night sky? Here's a guide

Winter skies are dark and clear, making it easier to see planets and stars.
Venus and Jupiter are the most likely planets to be visible in late January and early February. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
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Hold on, planet Neptune isn't dark blue?

Neptune's true color is closer to Uranus, appearing as powdery blue
Previous misconception of Neptune's deep blue hue came from filtering issues in 20th-century images [ more ]
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www.space.com
6 months ago
Science

Six-Planet System in Perfect Harmony Shocks Scientists

Astronomers discover a star system with six planets located 100 light-years away from Earth.
The star system is unique because all six planets orbit very close to their host star and their orbits could fit within the distance between Mercury and the Sun. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
OMG science

A Star With Six Planets That Orbit Perfectly in Sync

Astronomers have discovered a star system with six planets in perfect resonance, offering a unique opportunity to study the evolution of these worlds.
Resonant planetary systems are rare in the Milky Way, with only 1% of systems preserving this symmetry.
The orbits of the planets in the newly discovered star system are in sync, making it an extremely rare find. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
OMG science

A Star With Six Planets That Orbit Perfectly in Sync

Astronomers have discovered a star system with six planets in perfect resonance, offering a unique opportunity to study the evolution of these worlds.
Resonant planetary systems are rare in the Milky Way, with only 1% of systems preserving this symmetry.
The orbits of the planets in the newly discovered star system are in sync, making it an extremely rare find. [ more ]
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Washington Post
6 months ago
Science

Astronomers discover six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star

Astronomers have discovered a system of six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star, providing insights into planet formation.
The planets are between the sizes of Earth and Neptune and are locked into a rare resonance with each other as they orbit the star.
These planets have remained in a stable orbital pattern for at least 4 billion years, suggesting they have been free from major disturbances. [ more ]
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Washington Post
6 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers discover six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star

Astronomers have discovered a system of six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star, providing insights into planet formation.
The planets are between the sizes of Earth and Neptune and are locked into a rare resonance with each other as they orbit the star.
These planets have remained in a stable orbital pattern for at least 4 billion years, suggesting they have been free from major disturbances. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers discover six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star

Astronomers have discovered a system of six planets orbiting a nearby sun-like star, providing insights into planet formation.
The planets are between the sizes of Earth and Neptune and are locked into a rare resonance with each other as they orbit the star.
These planets have remained in a stable orbital pattern for at least 4 billion years, suggesting they have been free from major disturbances. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Science

A Star With Six Planets That Orbit Perfectly in Sync

Astronomers have discovered a star system with six planets in perfect resonance, offering a unique opportunity to study the evolution of these worlds.
Resonant planetary systems are rare in the Milky Way, with only 1% of systems preserving this symmetry.
The orbits of the planets in the newly discovered star system are in sync, making it an extremely rare find. [ more ]
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