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space1 month ago•68 min saved

Quiet stars may harbor hundreds of undiscovered exoplanets, study finds

Astronomers propose a method that uses spectra from magnetically quiet stars and radial-velocity analysis to efficiently spot planets. In a study of 24 stars from the Dispersed Matter Planet Project, they identified 14 stars hosting 24 exoplanets (7 new), with an occurrence rate 8–10 times higher than previous radial-velocity surveys. If scaled to about 16,000 nearby stars, the approach could reveal roughly 300 more planets around stars showing low magnetic activity, suggesting a more targeted planet search could be fruitful.

via Live Science|

#dispersed-matter-planet-project #exoplanets #planet-hunting

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Imagining Extraterrestrial Worlds: Pink Planets and Alien Dinosaurs"

Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, discusses her new book "Alien Earths: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos," which chronicles her insights and adventures in the search for signs of extraterrestrial life. She emphasizes the excitement and inspiration surrounding the hunt for alien life, especially with the James Webb Space Telescope's ability to observe potentially Earth-like planets.

via The New York Times|

#alien-life #carl-sagan-institute #james-webb-space-telescope

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Harmony in the Cosmos: A Perfectly Synced Solar System with Six Planets Discovered"

Astronomers have discovered a rare solar system with six planets in perfect synchrony, moving like a grand cosmic orchestra. Located 100 light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices, this unique system provides insights into the formation of solar systems in the Milky Way. The planets, roughly two to three times the size of Earth, have densities similar to gas giants and are too hot to support life. The orbits of the planets exhibit precise resonance, with the innermost planet completing three orbits for every two by its closest neighbor. This discovery sheds light on the rarity of such synchronized systems and the factors that can disrupt their harmony.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#astronomy #hd-110067 #planet-hunting