NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein
NASA has discovered a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet previously hidden within TESS spacecraft data using a new detection method.
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NASA’s TESS spacecraft discovered a super-Jupiter that had previously gone unnoticed in existing data. Researchers utilized a new method involving Einstein's gravitational microlensing to identify the planet.
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NASA's TESS spacecraft has identified a "super-Jupiter" planet. The discovery was made using a new method and was described by Scientific American as an accidental find that had previously gone unnoticed.
Coverage from Space, Yahoo, and The Verge emphasizes the role of Einstein's theories in the discovery. 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 will likely center on the application of this new discovery method to other TESS spacecraft data to find additional hidden planets.
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The obvious questions
What kind of planet was discovered?
The discovery is described as a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet.
Which spacecraft was used for the discovery?
The planet was found using data from NASA's TESS spacecraft.
Who contributed to the research team?
According to local Texas coverage, a researcher from Texas Tech was part of the team.
The reporting (5)
- NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein Yahoo · 49d ago
- Texas Tech Researcher part of team that finds ‘Super Jupiter’ KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com · 49d ago
- NASA’s planet-hunting spacecraft discovered a “super-Jupiter” with a new method. The Verge · 49d ago
- NASA's exoplanet telescope accidentally discovered a planet. Nobody noticed Scientific American · 49d ago
- NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein Space · 49d ago
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