Newly discovered planet has longest orbit yet detected by the TESS mission | MIT News | ...

Of the more than 5,000 planets known to exist beyond our solar system, most orbit their stars at surprisingly close range.

Astronomers are starting to get a general picture of these planets' formation, evolution, and composition. But the picture is much fuzzier for planets with longer orbital periods.

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Author: Jennifer Chu MIT News
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