Science Scavenger Hunt
October 28, 2021
Astronomers may have discovered the first known exoplanet outside of the Milky Way.
According to Lisa Grossman of Science News, the planet is located in the Whirlpool galaxy which is about 28 million light-years from Earth. Astronomers say that the planet orbits both a massive star and a dead star. This discovery suggests there could be many other planets outside of our solar system to be found.
Over 4,8000 planets have been discovered orbiting other stars inside the Milky Way. Scientists know that there is no doubt that other galaxies hold planets just as our own galaxy does. However, the challenge comes during the search for the planets, considering other galaxies are lightyears away. Astrophysicist Rosanne Di Stefano explains that “they always assumed there were other planets in other galaxies, but to actually find something, is a beautiful thing. It’s a humbling experience.”
In 2018, astrophysicists began searching in archived data for objects that blocked out bright X-ray binaries. After looking through three different galaxies, only one turned up planet-like. The Saturn-sized exoplanet discovery is “quite intriguing and would be a great discovery,” says astrophysicist Ignazio Pillitteri.
Some scientists speculate how coincidental the discovery actually is to find something in such a small time frame of observation. Di Stefano counters that the observations her team has done encourages that there are many other extragalactic planets to be found.
November 1st, 2021 at 9:27 am
The throwaway lead is fine, Josie.
Read the story aloud to see how it sounds. Time yourself. You don’t want much more than a minute, and you will be adding a comment for the broadcast.
June 3rd, 2022 at 10:20 am
which planet is arrivable among 4.8000 pieces. elon mask planing to live in Mars. BUt I dont think so !!
June 6th, 2022 at 3:18 am
Elon mush is fake. Other big bosses are planing these.. Population is too much for this world. Alternatives must be !! but How ?
February 18th, 2023 at 6:08 am
Now, even more exoplanets have been discovered, including those that could potentially have conditions suitable for life. There are many, many exoplanets, but it is very difficult to see them, especially in another galaxy.
Тепер екзопланет відкрито ще більше, у тому числі ті, що потенційно можуть мати умови, придатні для існування життя. Екзопланет дуже і дуже багато, але роздивитися їх дуже складно, тим більше в іншій галактиці.
July 3rd, 2023 at 7:53 am
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January 23rd, 2024 at 5:32 am
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