This Binary Star With Three Earth Sized Planets Should Not Exist
Discovery of an Unexplained Planet System in a Compact Binary Star Configuration
Scientists discovered three potentially Earth-like planets orbiting an extremely close binary star system, creating a major mystery that challenges established models of planetary formation.
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- Detect the existence of three planets, two confirmed as Earth-sized, orbiting two very close M-dwarf stars in system TOI-2267.
- The tight binary separation (8 AU) should gravitationally strip the required dense protolanetary discs, making the planets’ existence highly improbable according to current simulations.
- This system serves as a crucial natural laboratory, suggesting planetary systems are far more versatile and resilient than previously modeled. This discussion focuses on the bizarre parameters of System TOI-2267 and the conflict it creates between orbital mechanics and formation theory.
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Top Comments (10)
Not fitting our model means that our models are wrong, not that things "shouldn't exist"
Love the Video as always! “The universe surprises us not because it breaks rules, but because we haven't learned them all yet.”
I'm glad Tri-Solaris has found a way to stabilize
We have planet-sized moons orbing our gas giants (even Earth's moon is considered planet-sized), so I'm sure binary stars have planets orbiting each star.
Tatooine!
We should go there and give it a good talk to!
I wonder if their models consider the simple idea that 2 stars are more likely to capture rogue planets than a single star.
Planets around binaries are so fascinating to imagine and visualize, very interesting topic!
I’ve been watching your videos for a year or more, and I *just now* got the “wonderful person” line. Full of wonder. I honestly thought you were complementing us 😂
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Top Comments (10)
Not fitting our model means that our models are wrong, not that things "shouldn't exist"
Love the Video as always! “The universe surprises us not because it breaks rules, but because we haven't learned them all yet.”
I'm glad Tri-Solaris has found a way to stabilize
We have planet-sized moons orbing our gas giants (even Earth's moon is considered planet-sized), so I'm sure binary stars have planets orbiting each star.
Tatooine!
We should go there and give it a good talk to!
I wonder if their models consider the simple idea that 2 stars are more likely to capture rogue planets than a single star.
Planets around binaries are so fascinating to imagine and visualize, very interesting topic!
I’ve been watching your videos for a year or more, and I *just now* got the “wonderful person” line. Full of wonder. I honestly thought you were complementing us 😂
Wow, great artist rendering. I would be interested in that merchandise for sure. I plan to get a shirt to see who “recognizes”.