A youthful planet has been exhibiting unpredictable alterations in its atmosphere during each revolution around its parent star.
A young planet, situated approximately 32 light-years from Earth, has been exhibiting dynamic changes in its atmosphere during each revolution around its parent star. The Hubble Space Telescope made this fascinating discovery as it observed the planet orbiting AU Microscopii (AU Mic), a remarkably active red dwarf star.
During one of Hubble’s initial observations, it was noted that the planet appeared to be retaining its atmosphere steadily. However, there was a twist to this finding. Approximately a year and a half later, Hubble’s follow-up observations brought to… More.
A young planet whirling around a petulant red dwarf star is changing in unpredictable ways orbit-by-orbit.
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