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Exoplanet found in odd perpendicular orbit to brown dwarf star pair

Last updated: April 17, 2025 1:15 am
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artist's impression of the exoplanet 2M1510 (AB) b's unusual orbit around its host stars

An artist’s impression of the exoplanet 2M1510 (AB) b’s unusual orbit around a pair of brown dwarfs

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In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have uncovered a rare celestial phenomenon involving a pair of peculiar stars accompanied by an equally extraordinary exoplanet that orbits them perpendicularly.

The revelation of this unique configuration challenges conventional notions of stellar and planetary behavior, highlighting the immense diversity present in the universe. Leading the discovery, Amaury Triaud from the University of Birmingham, UK, expressed astonishment at the unexpected findings while analyzing data obtained from the Very Large Telescope in Chile.

The two stars in question are classified as brown dwarfs, characterized by their diminutive size and low luminosity due to the absence of sustained nuclear fusion. Their orbits are such that they regularly eclipse each other when viewed from Earth, a rare spectacle in astronomical observations. Prior to this discovery, only one other eclipsing brown dwarf binary had been identified.

Upon scrutinizing the binary system to ascertain the stars’ masses and orbital dynamics, researchers detected a peculiar signal in the data that could only be explained by the presence of a planet-sized object orbiting the stars in a perpendicular ellipse. This unexpected configuration, named 2M1510 (AB) b, defied conventional expectations and underscored the complexity of celestial interactions.

While perpendicular orbits are not entirely unprecedented, the researchers were taken aback by the rarity of this occurrence within the context of brown dwarfs. Katherine Blundell from the University of Oxford hailed the discovery as a significant scientific advancement, likening the system to a “harmonograph in the sky.” The intricate orbital patterns of the stars offer a unique opportunity to study their mutual eclipses and unravel further details about the unconventional dynamics at play.

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Comparisons have been drawn between the exoplanet 2M1510 (AB) b and the fictional world of Tatooine from Star Wars, albeit with a dimmer setting due to the faint nature of its dual host stars. As scientists continue to investigate this enigmatic system, the once fantastical concept of planets orbiting binary stars has evolved into a tangible reality, expanding our understanding of the cosmic diversity that exists beyond our planet.

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