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planetary

[plan-i-ter-ee] / ˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i /


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The planetary transit itself lasted about seven hours, much longer than the transits typically seen for hot Jupiters, which can last an hour or less.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

ESA Cheops project scientist Maximilian Günther says the discovery highlights how much scientists still do not understand about planetary origins.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Current models suggest rocky planets form near stars because intense radiation strips away gas surrounding developing planetary cores.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Anil Madhavapeddy, professor of planetary computing at Cambridge University, told the BBC that more than 100 research groups have accessed the tool.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A planetary system around Barnard’s Star may well have been discovered, but an unambiguous demonstration awaits further study.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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