A Glimpse Beyond: Six Planets Discovered in a Neighboring Star System
Date: 2023-11-30 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
The celestial bodies in question are in orbit around the luminous star HD 110067 (TIC 347332255), classified as a K0-type star in the constellation of Virgo. With a mass and radius approximately 80% that of our sun, this star sets the stage for an intriguing planetary system.
The newly discovered planets vary in size, ranging from 1.94 to 2.85 times the radius of Earth. Notably, these planets exhibit high temperatures, ranging from 166 to 526 degrees Celsius, and possess atmospheres dominated by hydrogen. This places them outside the so-called habitable zone, where conditions for life as we know it are conducive.
Despite this, experts suggest that this discovery could be a scientific breakthrough in our comprehension of planetary formation processes. The findings open a window into the intricate mechanisms at play during the birth and evolution of planets.
This revelation follows recent advancements in exoplanetary research. Earlier this month, European scientists utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to study the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-107b, showcasing the rapid progress in our exploration of distant planetary systems.
The newly discovered planets vary in size, ranging from 1.94 to 2.85 times the radius of Earth. Notably, these planets exhibit high temperatures, ranging from 166 to 526 degrees Celsius, and possess atmospheres dominated by hydrogen. This places them outside the so-called habitable zone, where conditions for life as we know it are conducive.
Despite this, experts suggest that this discovery could be a scientific breakthrough in our comprehension of planetary formation processes. The findings open a window into the intricate mechanisms at play during the birth and evolution of planets.
This revelation follows recent advancements in exoplanetary research. Earlier this month, European scientists utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to study the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-107b, showcasing the rapid progress in our exploration of distant planetary systems.
