Extrasolar Times

The Extrasolar Times is a specialized newspaper covering news related to exoplanets and related astronomical research. It features discoveries, technological advancements, and scientific analyses concerning planets outside our solar system, alongside insights from experts like Dr. Vincent Van Eylen.

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About the Extrasolar Times

39 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🔬 Science Exoplanets Astronomy Research
  1. The Extrasolar Times is a newspaper focused on news from beyond our solar system.
  2. The question of whether we are alone in the universe remains unanswered.
  3. The editor of The Extrasolar Times is Dr. Vincent Van Eylen, an expert in exoplanets.

Trappist-1c: a bare rock?

19 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🔬 Science Exoplanets Astronomy
  1. Observations suggest Trappist-1c may have no significant atmosphere
  2. Trappist-1 system is unique with many small rocky planets
  3. Studies show impressive capabilities in studying small exoplanets
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The Very Large Telescope turns 25

0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Exoplanets Research Discoveries
  1. The Very Large Telescope (VLT) has been a key instrument in astronomy for 25 years, located in Chile's Atacama desert.
  2. The VLT has made significant contributions to exoplanet research, including direct imaging of exoplanets and their atmospheres.
  3. The VLT's advanced technology, like the ESPRESSO spectrograph, enables high-precision radial velocity observations to search for Earth-like exoplanets.

Planets on the BBC

0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🔬 Science Astronomy Radio Education
  1. BBC Radio 5 live featured expert opinions on different types of planets
  2. The show covered terrestrial inner planets, giant planets, dwarf planets, and extrasolar planets
  3. The segment is informative and entertaining for astronomy enthusiasts

Kepler: the mission that keeps on giving

0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🔬 Science Space Exploration
  1. The NASA Kepler mission discovered over 3000 exoplanets, more than half of all known exoplanets.
  2. Even after mechanical issues, engineers repurposed the Kepler telescope for the K2 mission and found new planets.
  3. In the final K2 campaign 19, two new planets and a planet candidate were discovered through intense observation and validation.

The delicate dance of a 6-planet system

0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🔬 Science Astronomy
  1. A rare 6-planet system was discovered orbiting a star called HD110067.
  2. Using Cheops and TESS, researchers found that the planets were in orbital resonance.
  3. Studying resonant systems like this can provide insights into how planets form and evolve.

A world of ice and fire

0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🔬 Science Exoplanets
  1. TOI-1416 b is a super-hot planet with a molten interior and potential water in the mantle.
  2. The planet was confirmed and measured using radial velocity observations from telescopes around the world.
  3. Future observations aim to determine the exact composition of TOI-1416 b through atmospheric studies.