Astronomers Find Sibling of Exoplanet Orbiting Same Star
A new discovery by astronomers has revealed that a previously discovered exoplanet, located roughly 1,200 light years away, may have a sibling orbiting the same star. The two planets were both detected around the same star, HD 240430, by using telescopes located in the Northern Hemisphere of Earth. The discovery of two planets orbiting the same star is a major breakthrough in our understanding of planetary systems outside our own.
This new finding is exciting as it suggests that binary or multiple planet systems are much more common than previously thought. This discovery also provides scientists with a unique opportunity to observe a system of two planets orbiting the same star and potentially learn more about the formation of such systems. Additionally, the planets’ unique orbits could unlock clues about the origin and evolution of planetary systems like our own.
source: Phys.org