Astronomers have discovered an unusual planetary system consisting of a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a tiny star that is only four times the size of the solar system gas giant.
Though on average this class of stars hosts more planets around them than other star types, it was previously believed that their formation makes them unlikely to be orbited by gas giants .
Weirdly large 'forbidden' exoplanet orbits a relatively tiny star
Astronomers have discovered a "forbidden" planet that appears to be far larger than should be possible given its circumstances.
The exoplanet orbits a type of star called an M dwarf or red dwarf. These are the most common type of stars in our galaxy and are small and cool, typically being around half as hot as our sun.
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Astronomers have found an unusually large planet orbiting a small star, located about 280 light-years from Earth.
Out in Space Lies a Mysterious, Massive Planet That Shouldn't Exist - CNET
Scientists call it TOI-5205b. Yes, that moniker is based on formality, but you must admit it's also kinda cute.
First off, red dwarfs aren't expected to host gas giant planets -- but that's exactly what TOI-5205b is. Second, and most importantly, sunlike stars in general are usually thought to host planets significantly tinier than themselves.
Eerie 'forbidden' alien planet that shouldn't exist discovered after scientists ...
A team of astronomers at Washington's Carnegie Institute discovered the planet inside an "unusual" planetary system.
The system has a large gas giant planet orbiting a small red dwarf star called TOI-5205 - which astronomers nicknamed the "forbidden" planet.
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