Confirmed at Last: Barnard's Star Hosts Four Tiny Planets
Confirmed at Last: Barnard's Star Hosts Four Tiny Planets
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Following decades of disproven claims, four small exoplanets have been confirmed to orbit Barnard's Star, the nearest single star to Earth.
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These planets are in remarkably close quarters, with periods of just 2.34, 3.15, 4.12, and 6.74 days.
Speedy little guys
The furthest of the four is estimated to have an orbital radius of about 0.03 AU. That's 1/10th the size of Mercury's orbit around the sun!
That's a fuel scooping range.
Warning, temperature critical.
At least it's a dry heat.
850°C apparent temperature 830°C. Stay hydrated.
"Hot planets are waiting for you in the star's neighborhood!"
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