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Astronomers have discovered a rare exoplanet

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The discovery of HD88986b took place with the SOPHIE spectrograph at the Haute-Provence Observatory, France.

Astronomers have made a new discovery. They discovered a small, cold exoplanet and its massive satellite. Subneptune is named HD88986b. It has an orbit of 146 days around its host star. It was reported by Science Daily.

“The discovery is exciting because planets smaller than Neptune and Uranus are difficult to detect, and only a few have been discovered so far. These rare systems are of particular interest in understanding planet formation and evolution. and could be an important step toward identifying similar planets. to us.” a planet around other stars,” the scientists said.

The system was discovered around the star HD88986. It has a temperature similar to the Sun, but has a slightly larger radius.

“HD88986b, with its long orbital period, gives scientists a unique opportunity to study the cold atmosphere. HD88986b is a miniature Neptune located between the orbits of Mercury and Venus. The long its orbital period opens new horizons for understanding the formation and evolution of minor planets,” the scientists added.

We remind you that a mysterious signal from space has been discovered before.

The Hubble telescope has revealed a small galaxy in the constellation Leo
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