GEMS out of this world: Astronomers find a new Saturn-like exoplanet around an M-dwarf star

GEMS out of this world: Astronomers find a new Saturn-like exoplanet around an M-dwarf star

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new giant exoplanet around an M-dwarf star (GEMS). The newfound GEMS, designated TOI-5573 b, is comparable in size to Saturn and its mass is estimated to be 0.35 Jupiter masses. The findings were detailed in a research paper published May 13 on the arXiv preprint server.

TOI-5573 b: A Newly Confirmed Saturn-Like Exoplanet Orbiting an M-Dwarf

The confirmed discovery of TOI-5573 b marks another significant addition to the rare and scientifically valuable class of giant exoplanets known as GEMS, or giant exoplanets around M-dwarf stars. These systems defy traditional models of planetary formation, particularly around low-mass stars, and their scarcity continues to draw focused attention from researchers. TOI-5573 b stands out […] The post TOI-5573 b: A Newly Confirmed Saturn-Like Exopl…