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4 planet-system layouts may dominate the entire universe

Across the Milky Way and beyond, planetary systems appear to fall into a few recurring blueprints, and recent exoplanet ...
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Astronomers find rare planet orbiting at 90 degrees around twin brown dwarf stars

A planet circling at a sharp 90-degree angle to the orbits of its two host stars has now been confirmed. This discovery challenges long-standing ideas about how planets form and orbit in the cosmos.
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Astronomers spot closest giant planet orbiting binary stars ever observed

Astronomers have confirmed a giant planet orbiting a tightly bound pair of young stars, marking a first in direct exoplanet ...
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Strange planet with a backward, cucumber-shape orbit is turning into another kind of world

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Astronomers have ...
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Earth Has A 1-In-100,000 Chance Of Being Ejected From The Solar System Due To A Passing Star

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
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Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions

Piyush Mehta receives funding from multiple federal agencies - NASA, NSF, NOAA, IARPA, and DoD. When you put your hand out the window of a moving car, you feel a force pushing against you called drag.