Precise measurements reveal that the exoplanets have remarkably similar densities, which provides clues about their composition.
01.22.21
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The 7 Rocky TRAPPIST-1 Planets May Be Made of Similar Stuff
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01.13.21
Citizen Scientists Help Create 3D Map of Cosmic Neighborhood
Is our solar system located in a typical Milky Way neighborhood? Scientists have gotten closer to answering this question, thanks to the NASA-funded Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project, a “citizen science” collaboration between professional scientists and members of the public.
12.16.20
Continue to Follow Spitzer as you "ExploreAstro at Caltech IPAC"
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope was officially decommissioned on January 30, 2020, but Spitzer's discoveries will continue for years to come. A great way to learn about these science tidbits is to continue to follow Spitzer's social media feeds under their new branding of "ExploreAstro at Caltech IPAC."
