Graduate student discovers youngest transiting planet ever
November 20, 2024
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.
There are currently more than 4,000 identified exoplanets, and senior Madyson Barber is searching for more.