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Six-planet system discovered that moves in perfect mathematical harmony (storage.science.social)

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Six-planet system discovered that moves in perfect mathematical harmony

Researchers have identified a fascinating six-planet system that offers a different take on planetary configurations. The newly reported configuration features six planets around a single star. Their orbits line up in a synchronized manner, which astronomers call resonance.

When planets move in resonance, their orbital periods stay in a fixed ratio for millions or even billions of years. This pattern can be so exact that it reminds some observers of musical tempos.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Reverse image search found this from just over a year ago:

https://www.space.com/six-sub-neptunes-found-100-light-years-from-earth

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

thank you kindly, that was satisfying.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

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