International team including professor from IIT Kanpur discovered a giant exoplanet around a Sun-like star.

Science and Technology

An international team of astronomers, including a professor from IIT Kanpur, has made a significant discovery in the field of exoplanets. They have identified a giant exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star located in a distant galaxy. This exoplanet, much larger than Jupiter, offers new insights into planetary systems similar to our own. The discovery, made using advanced telescopic technology, could help scientists understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems. The findings were published in a leading astronomical journal, marking a major achievement in space research and enhancing our knowledge of the universe.


      The exoplanet's size and orbit offer clues about planetary system formation around sun-like stars.

      The discovery enhances our understanding of exoplanet diversity and habitable zones in distant galaxies.

     

 

     


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