The universe is full of mysteries, and scientists have made many discoveries, as was the case with Pluto. But recently, it was amateur astronomers who managed to find a new gas giant planet.
Named TOI-4465 b, this exoplanet is located more than 400 light-years from Earth and has a mass six times greater than that of Jupiter. But that’s not all, because it also takes 102 days to orbit its star and follows an elliptical orbit while maintaining its orbital distance.
Taking these two factors into account, it manages to maintain its temperature within a range of 93°C to 204°C. This makes it an important choice for astronomers and scientists for various studies.
The discovery of this gas giant was made with the help of the TESS telescope, which is designed to detect dips in brightness when a planet passes in front of its star. But to confirm its existence, massive participation was necessary.
In this way, thousands of astronomers around the world have used their personal instruments to make observations. And while this may seem surprising, it is important to understand that their telescopes are often located in places that are inaccessible to professional equipment, such as gardens or rural areas. By remaining stationary for a long period of time, they are able to detect variations in light associated with a star, indicating that a celestial body is passing in front of it. If this occurs regularly, it is then possible to confirm the presence of a planet in orbit.
However, exoplanets such as TOI-4465 b are still little known to scientists. In fact, only a few have been discovered in the past. Such discoveries could help astronomers to study this type of celestial body more effectively with the aid of several devices, such as the famous James Webb Telescope, which has successfully observed its first exoplanet.
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