Tag: Exoplanets
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Unprecedented Celestial Collision Event Detected Near Eye of Sauron Star: A 25-Light-Year Groundbreaking View
A Close-Up View of a Nearby Cosmic Drama In a discovery that reads like a headline from a science fiction novel, scientists tracking a nearby star—nicknamed the Eye of Sauron for its distinctive glow—have witnessed an unprecedented celestial event. Located just 25 light-years from Earth, the star is not only a beacon for exoplanet searches…
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Scientists witness unprecedented celestial collision aftermath near the Eye of Sauron star, 25 light-years away
Unprecedented celestial event near the Eye of Sauron star Astronomers tracking a nearby sun-like star nicknamed the “Eye of Sauron” have reported a striking and previously unseen phenomenon: the violent aftermath of two separate collisions between rocky planetary building blocks. Located roughly 25 light-years from Earth, this star offers a rare glimpse into the chaotic…
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Lemon-Shaped Planet Orbits Tiny Star: JWST Discovery
Introduction: A Remarkable Find from the James Webb Space Telescope In a discovery that sounds almost like science fiction, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified a Jupiter-sized planet with a decidedly unusual shape orbiting a tiny star. The world, nicknamed a lemon-shaped planet for its elongated silhouette, orbits PSR J2322-2650, a pulsar—an…
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Lemon-Shaped Planet Orbits City-Sized Star Stuns Scientists
Astronomers Unearth a Lemon-Shaped World In a discovery that sounds more like science fiction than stellar science, researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified a planet with an unmistakable lemon shape orbiting a star the size of a city. The unusual geometry and the system’s unlikely scale are driving a fresh wave of…
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Lemon-Shaped World Orbiting a City-Sized Star: A Cosmos Oddity Unveiled by JWST
A Bizarre Discovery From the James Webb Space Telescope In a striking example of how strange our universe can be, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified a planet with an extraordinary shape—a lemon-like world that orbits a city-sized star. The discovery, centered on the exoplanet PSR J2322-2650b, pushes the boundaries of what…
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Hubble Detects Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star: A New Window into Planetary Formation
Overview: A Historic Glimpse into Planetary Building Blocks In a landmark observation, the Hubble Space Telescope captured dramatic collisions among asteroids in a nearby planetary system. The team focused on the bright star Fomalhaut, a system well known to astronomers for its airy debris disk and hints of planetary activity. The new data reveal how…
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15 New Space Discoveries of 2025: Latest Breakthroughs
Intro: 2025’s remarkable year in space science 2025 has proven to be a landmark year for space exploration, with breakthroughs spanning exoplanets, cosmology, planetary science, and space technology. The pace of discovery reflects unprecedented collaboration among space agencies, universities, and private firms. Below are 15 notable discoveries and developments that are reshaping our understanding of…
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15 More of the Most Recent Space Discoveries from 2025
Overview: 2025’s Expanding Frontiers in Space The year 2025 has continued to redefine our understanding of the cosmos. From cutting-edge telescope breakthroughs to ambitious missions returning groundbreaking data, researchers around the world are painting a richer picture of the universe. This roundup highlights 15 notable space discoveries and developments that are shaping astronomy today, with…
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Exoplanet Detection: How Astronomers Find Planets
Introduction to Exoplanet Detection For decades, the idea of planets orbiting stars other than the Sun was science fiction. Today, astronomers routinely detect exoplanets—planets outside our solar system—using a toolbox of techniques that reveal the presence and properties of distant worlds. Each method leverages a unique aspect of how planets interact with their star or…
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How Astronomers Discover Planets Beyond Our Solar System
Understanding the Challenge of Detecting Distant Worlds For centuries, humans wondered if planets orbit other stars. Today, astronomers routinely detect exoplanets—planets outside our solar system—using a toolkit of clever, indirect methods. These methods rely on how a planet’s gravity or light interaction with its star subtly alters the star’s behavior from Earth. While we can’t…