orbiting
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The planet, called LHS 1140 b, is 48 light-years from Earth orbiting a red star much smaller and cooler than our Sun.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Under normal circumstances, the gravitational interaction between two closely orbiting stars would be expected to synchronize their motion through tidal locking.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
This motion occurs when a star moves slightly toward and away from Earth as an unseen, massive object pulls on it while orbiting.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
This describes a phenomenon where a star wobbles back and forth, indicating a massive companion object is orbiting.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Like many other Americans, Katherine bridled at the reality of the Russians’ metal moon orbiting overhead.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
