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MeerKAT Telescope Confirms First Direct Radio Emissions from Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b

An international team using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array has detected variable radio bursts originating directly from Beta Pictoris b, a gas giant located 63 light-years from Earth. This marks the first confirmed instance of radio signals attributed to a single exoplanet rather than its entire star system. The discovery, which is not evidence of extraterrestrial life, allows scientists to study the magnetic fields of Jupiter-like planets, a factor critical for protecting atmospheres and assessing habitability.

via BBC Sky at Night Magazine|

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astronomy16 days ago•4 min saved

MeerKAT Detects First Direct Radio Emission from Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b

Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have detected the first unambiguous radio signal originating from an exoplanet, Beta Pictoris b. Located 205 light-years away, this young gas giant exhibits auroral activity driven by a magnetic field estimated at over 1,000 gauss, thousands of times stronger than Earth's. This discovery marks a milestone in exoplanetology by allowing direct characterization of planetary magnetism without relying on host star signals.

via futura-sciences.com|

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space3 years ago•4 min saved

"Stunning Time-Lapse: Exoplanet's 17-Year Orbit Captured in Mesmerizing Video"

Astronomers have created a time-lapse video of an exoplanet called Beta Pictoris b orbiting its star, using 17 years of observations. The planet, located 63 light-years away, is relatively large and its star is bright, allowing for direct imaging. The video covers three quarters of one orbit and is the longest time-lapse footage of an exoplanet to date. Researchers used computer algorithms to process the images and remove blurring effects and glare. The planet was first imaged in 2003 and has a mass around 13 times that of Jupiter.

via Digital Trends|

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science-and-technology3 years ago•4 min saved

Stunning Time-Lapse Reveals Distant Planet's Epic Orbit

Astrophysicist Jason Wang from Northwestern University has created a time-lapse video capturing 17 years of telescope images of the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b orbiting its host star. The video, which compresses the images into 10 seconds, provides a rare glimpse of the planet's decades-long journey around the star. While the video only captures 75% of the planet's orbit, it is believed to be the longest time-lapse of an exoplanet ever made. The planet, located about 63 light-years away from Earth, is 12 times the mass of Jupiter and is considered to be at the boundary between a planet and a brown dwarf.

via Mashable|

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astronomy3 years ago•4 min saved

"Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Condenses 17-Year Exoplanet Journey into Thrilling 10 Seconds"

Scientists have created a stunning time-lapse video capturing the 17-year journey of the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b around its parent star. The footage, condensed from real datasets collected between 2003 and 2020, covers around 75% of the planet's orbit, with another six years of data needed to complete the full journey. Beta Pictoris b is one of the few exoplanets that astronomers have been able to directly observe, and its brightness made it easier to find. The video was created using artificial intelligence and image processing techniques to smooth out gaps and remove blurring caused by Earth's atmosphere. The footage provides a unique glimpse into the inner workings of a distant planetary system.

via Space.com|

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space3 years ago•3 min saved

"Mind-Blowing Time-Lapse Condenses 17 Years of Exoplanet Discovery into 10 Seconds"

A new time-lapse video has condensed 17 years of data into 10 thrilling seconds, capturing the orbit of the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b around its star. The video, made from real data collected between 2003 and 2020, shows the massive exoplanet, 12 times the mass of Jupiter, orbiting at a tilted angle. Although another six years of data are needed to capture one complete orbit, the video provides a mesmerizing glimpse into the planet's continuous smooth orbit.

via IFLScience|

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