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Volans

Coverage of Volans in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 25 · 01:01 UTCMost recent: Jun 25 · 01:02 UTC
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George Dransfieldperson2University of Oxfordorganization2Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Societyorganization2NASAorganization1Tess satellitetechnology1Webb Space Telescopetechnology1super-puff planetstopic1TOI-791 btopic1TOI-791 ctopic1Planet Hunters TESSorganization1Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satelliteorganization1ASTEP telescopeorganization1Concordia Stationplace1super-puffstopic1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 01:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

    Astronomers discovered two super-puff planets orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away in the constellation Volans. The planets, the largest exoplanets found with a density lower than cotton candy, are likely composed of hydrogen and helium. The study was led by George Dransfield from the University of Oxford and published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 01:01 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Two giant planets are among the lightest ever found

    Two giant planets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, discovered around a star 1,110 light-years away, have densities lower than cotton candy, making them among the least dense planets ever found. Their rarity as 'super-puff' planets in the same system offers insights into planetary formation and evolution.