126 exotic planets discovered by TESS, revealing diverse planet types beyond our solar system.
NASA and the W.M. Keck Observatory have released a catalog of 126 exotic planets discovered by TESS, revealing diverse planet types beyond our solar system, including rare worlds with extreme environments and potential life support. The research team spent three years analyzing over 13,000 radial velocity measurements to calculate the masses of 120 confirmed planets and six candidate planets. The catalog aids in making direct comparisons with our solar system and contributes to NASA's TESS mission and the broader quest to determine if other planets can support life.
May 23, 2024
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