NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein
NASA has identified a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet that had been hiding in TESS spacecraft data until a new detection method was applied.
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NASA's TESS planet-hunting spacecraft discovered a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet. The planet was found using a new method after previously remaining unnoticed in existing data.
Coverage from The Verge, Scientific American, and Space emphasizes that the discovery was accidental and relied on principles attributed to Einstein. Local reports from KLBK, KAMC, and EverythingLubbock.com highlight that a Texas Tech researcher was part of the team responsible for the find.
Future focus remains on the application of this new discovery method to identify other planets that may be hiding in spacecraft data.
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Quick answers
What type of planet was discovered?
The discovery is described as a "super-Jupiter."
Which spacecraft provided the data for the find?
The data came from NASA's TESS planet-hunting spacecraft.
Who was involved in the discovery team?
According to local Texas reports, a researcher from Texas Tech was part of the team.
Coverage (4)
- Texas Tech Researcher part of team that finds ‘Super Jupiter’ KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com · 21h ago
- NASA’s planet-hunting spacecraft discovered a “super-Jupiter” with a new method. The Verge · 21h ago
- NASA's exoplanet telescope accidentally discovered a planet. Nobody noticed Scientific American · 21h ago
- NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein Space · 21h ago broke it first
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