NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein
NASA has identified a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet that was hidden within existing TESS spacecraft data.
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NASA's TESS planet-hunting spacecraft has discovered a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet. The discovery was made using a new method to identify a planet that had previously gone unnoticed in the telescope's data.
Coverage from The Verge, Space, and Scientific American emphasizes that the discovery was accidental and utilized principles attributed to Einstein. Local reporting from KLBK, KAMC, and EverythingLubbock.com notes that a Texas Tech researcher was part of the team responsible for the find.
Future developments depend on the application of this new discovery method to other TESS data sets to find additional hidden planets.
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Quick answers
What kind of planet was discovered?
The planet is described as a "super-Jupiter."
Which spacecraft was used to find the planet?
The discovery was made using data from NASA's TESS spacecraft.
Who was involved in the discovery team?
According to local reports, a researcher from Texas Tech was part of the team.
Coverage (4)
- Texas Tech Researcher part of team that finds ‘Super Jupiter’ KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com · 22h ago
- NASA’s planet-hunting spacecraft discovered a “super-Jupiter” with a new method. The Verge · 22h ago
- NASA's exoplanet telescope accidentally discovered a planet. Nobody noticed Scientific American · 22h ago
- NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein Space · 22h ago
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