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[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

These planets are in remarkably close quarters, with periods of just 2.34, 3.15, 4.12, and 6.74 days.

Speedy little guys

[-] very_well_lost@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

The furthest of the four is estimated to have an orbital radius of about 0.03 AU. That's 1/10th the size of Mercury's orbit around the sun!

[-] muhyb@programming.dev 4 points 2 days ago

That's a fuel scooping range.

[-] Wahots@pawb.social 4 points 2 days ago

Warning, temperature critical.

[-] veroxii@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago

At least it's a dry heat.

[-] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 days ago

850°C apparent temperature 830°C. Stay hydrated.

[-] keepthepace@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago

"Hot planets are waiting for you in the star's neighborhood!"

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