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Explore the discovery of a potential ninth planet in our solar system, distinct from Pluto, and the implications for astronomy and planetary science. https://lnkd.in/dR_Mdvvu #inwider #dubai #NinthPlanet #SolarSystem #AstronomyNews #PlanetaryDiscovery #OuterSolarSystem

Trajectory of the stellar flyby that shaped the outer Solar System  Performing thousands of simulations, I found togther with Amith Govind und Simon Portegies Zwart the trajectory of the flyby of another star that could be responsible for the complex dynamics of the thousands of small sub planetary sized objects beyond Neptune. For details, see our Nature Astronomy article

UC Irvine astronomers led a global team that conducted an intensive study of TOI-1136, a dwarf star, and its six confirmed exoplanets. In a paper published today in The Astronomical Journal, the researchers provide the most precise measurements yet of the exoplanets' masses. They also discuss the possibility of there being a seventh as-yet-unconfirmed planet orbiting the star, which is about 270 light years from Earth. More details and links here: https://lnkd.in/gjakEXYA

A sub-Earth exoplanet found around Barnard's star. Researchers led by Jonay González Hernández, from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), using the Echelle Spectrograph for Rocky Exoplanet and Stable Spectroscopic Observations (ESPRESSO) of the Very Large Telescope (VLT), and the High Accuracy Radial Velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS), have discovered a sub-Earth exoplanet discovered around Barnard's Star, the closest solo star to the Sun. Barnard's star is a red dwarf located 6 light-years away, 80% smaller than the Sun and with a surface temperature of around 2800 degrees Celsius. Barnard b orbits its host star once every three days, and it's one of the lowest-mass exoplanets known with between 17 and 32% that of Earth. The findings have been published in Astronomy & Astrophysics (1 October, 2024). https://lnkd.in/dsdbWsv5 #physics #physicsnews #astrophysics #astronomy #barnardsstar #barnard #iac #espresso #vlt #harps

Astronomers unravel mysteries of planet formation and evolution in distant planetary system . TOI-1136, a dwarf star located more than 270 light years from Earth, is host to six confirmed exoplanets and a seventh as yet unconfirmed candidate. The system has provided a rich source of information on planet formation and evolution in a young solar system. Researchers used a variety of tools to compile radial velocity and transit timing variation readings to derive highly precise measurements of the exoplants' masses, orbital information and atmospheres. #ScienceDailynews #InnovativeResearch #NextGenScience #ExploringFrontiers

James Webb's first direct image discovering an exoplanet. Researchers led by Elisabeth Matthews of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, have obtained the first image of an exoplanet taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) without having been imaged before using telescopes on the ground. The planet has been named Eps Ind Ab, and it's a gas giant located 12 light-years away, orbiting an orange dwarf star known as Epsilon Indi A forming part of a triple-star system. The findings have been published in Nature (24 July, 2024). https://lnkd.in/dGM8-6Xk #physics #physicsnews #astrophysics #astronomy #jwst #epsindab #epsilonindia

Found throughout space are extremely active and exceptionally luminous institution known as quasars. Within these galactic cores are collections of gas and dirt that have fallen into supermassive black holes and emit electromagnetic radiation. With nearly a million quasars recognized by astronomers as of August 2023, one in particular was said to be home to 140 trillion times the amount of water contained in all of Earth’s oceans. This assertion is true. The discovery of the water at APM 08279+5255, a black hole 20 billion times more big than the sun, was announced by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on July 22, 2011 (archived here): Two teams of researchers have detected the largest and farthest reservoir of water in the universe. The water, equivalent to 140 trillion times all the water in the world’s ocean, surrounds a huge, feeding black hole, called a quasar, more than 12 billion light-years away. We should note that the picture shared in the social media post, however, is an artist’s concept. Considering APM 08279+5255 is roughly 12 billion light-years from Earth, according to the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, capturing such detailed imagery is challenging. #water #discovery #galaxy #quasars #blackholes https://lnkd.in/d-Q2xSjs

Astronomers, including researchers from #MPIA and #Konkoly Observatory, have found a #planet-forming disk around a young star whose properties appear to be quite similar to the early #SolarSystem. Two Jupiter-mass planets may be forming there, producing a three-ringed structure made of #dust and gas. The disk likely harbours metals such as #iron and minerals akin to those in the Solar System’s terrestrial planets. It offers a glimpse into conditions resembling the early Solar System over four billion years ago during the formation of rocky planets such as Mercury, Venus, and #Earth. #Astronomy #Exoplanet https://lnkd.in/ebGS5Wnz

Exciting Discoveries and Ongoing Research in Planetary Studies: Pluto's 2006 demotion sparked debates, but it led to the discovery of five dwarf planets in our solar system. Astronomers now search for a potential ninth planet, ten times the mass of Earth and located 90 billion kilometres away. Detecting this elusive planet is challenging, but recent efforts have provided ten potential candidates. Revolutionary telescopes have found thousands of exoplanets, but finding those capable of hosting life remains challenging. The James Webb Space Telescope may detect water vapour in exoplanet atmospheres and reveal more about our solar system. Stay tuned for more exciting science! #PlanetaryStudies #SpaceExploration #ILOVEWHATIDO

An astronomy observatory station is a facility designed for observing celestial objects and phenomena in the night sky. These stations are typically equipped with advanced telescopes, detectors, and instruments that allow astronomers to study various aspects of the universe, such as stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and other cosmic phenomena. Observatory stations are often situated in remote locations with minimal light pollution to maximize the clarity of observations. They can be found atop mountains, in deserts, or even in space aboard orbiting satellites. Some observatories specialize in specific areas of research, like solar observatories that focus on the sun or radio observatories that detect radio waves emitted by celestial objects. These stations play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos. They contribute to scientific research, discovery of new celestial objects, exploration of exoplanets, understanding the origins of the universe, and studying various astronomical phenomena. Additionally, observatories often engage in public outreach and education, allowing visitors to learn about astronomy and experience the wonders of the universe firsthand through guided tours, workshops, and stargazing events. To learn more, please contact Dwisolar Systems for more details space.sciences@dwisolar.com.my