The Sun dwarfs its nearest stellar neighbor, but Proxima Centauri’s flares pack a comparatively energetic punch. The post Proxima Centauri Releases Powerful Flare appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Far-out Gas Giant Exoplanet Puzzles Astronomers
Astronomers have discovered a super-Jupiter orbiting its young star on a surprisingly wide orbit. How did it get there? The post Far-out Gas Giant Exoplanet Puzzles Astronomers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSpotting a Faint Escaping Atmosphere
Low-density exoplanets orbiting close to their host stars tend to lose their atmosphere. Now, astronomers can measure how fast it disappears. The post Spotting a Faint Escaping Atmosphere appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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