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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] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Check out stand up maths episode on orbital harmonics.

Basically, yes. Once the planets have sorted of gravitically forced each other into harmonic orbits they will line up now and then.