Exoplanet found in odd perpendicular trajectory to brown dwarf star pair

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An artist’s impression of exoplanet 2M1510 (AB) B’s unusual trajectory around a pair of brown dwarves ESO/L. Calçada In one first, a few unusual stars have been dreaming of having an equally unusual companion – an exoplanet that orbits them perpendicular. Astronomers may think they know what is normal for stars and planets, “but the … Read more

Astronomers reveal the Topsy-Turvy atmosphere of a distant planet

Astronomers reveal the Topsy-Turvy atmosphere of a distant planet

The three layers of the atmosphere of the gas giant tylos ESO/M. Grain The atmosphere of a distant world has been mapped in detail for the first time, revealing a strange, Topsy-Turvy weather system, with the fastest winds ever seen Ileplicablicably blowing around the planet’s stratosphere. Astronomers have studied WASP-121B, also Nown as Tylos, sincere … Read more