Surprising 'forbidden planet' discovered outside our solar system

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Astronomers have found an unusually large planet orbiting a small star, located about 280 light-years from Earth. The unexpected size of the newly discovered world, called TOI 5205b, has led researchers to call it the "forbidden planet."

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Surprising 'forbidden planet' discovered outside our solar system

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Surprising 'forbidden planet' discovered outside our solar system

(CNN) -- Astronomers have found an unusually large planet orbiting a small star, located about 280 light-years from Earth. The unexpected size of the newly discovered world, called TOI 5205b, has led researchers to call it the "forbidden planet." About the size of Jupiter, it was spotted by researchers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Surprising 'forbidden planet' discovered outside our solar system

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have found an unusually large planet orbiting a small star, located about 280 light-years from Earth. The unexpected size of the newly discovered world, called TOI 5205b, has led researchers to call it the “forbidden planet.” About the size of Jupiter, it was spotted by researchers using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet

3 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Science Daily

'Forbidden' planet orbiting small star challenges gas giant formation theories: Based on our current understanding of planet formation, TOI-5205b should not exist; it is a 'forbidden' planet.'

Astronomers have discovered an unusual planetary system in which a large gas giant planet orbits a small red dwarf star called TOI-5205. Their findings challenge long-held ideas about planet formation.

3 months ago·United States

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'Forbidden' planet orbiting small star challenges gas giant formation theories

A team of astronomers led by Carnegie's Shubham Kanodia has discovered an unusual planetary system in which a large gas giant planet orbits a small red dwarf star called TOI-5205. Their findings, which are published in The Astronomical Journal, challenge long-held ideas about planet formation.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Giant Planet Is Actually Hiding In Our Solar System

Scientists believe they have proved the existence of a giant planet in our solar system, the problem is that it's hidden due to distance and light. The post Giant Planet Is Actually Hiding In Our Solar System appeared first on GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT.

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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