Planet BD+05 4868 Ab Disintegrates Near Host Star

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⚡Planet BD+05 4868 Ab Disintegrates Near Host Star

By Prerna Targhotra

Planet BD+05 4868 Ab Disintegrates Near Host Star

Due to its dangerously tight orbit, the planet is subjected to relentless stellar radiation, which strips its surface and releases fine particles into space. These tiny mineral fragments ranging from one to ten microns across, create a visible trail that astronomers observe using the transit method.

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