[Interview] An Exoplanet With A Comet-Like Giant Tail

Published: Feb. 1, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

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Recently astronomers made an unexpected discovery. They found a planet called WASP-69b with a giant comet-like gas tail that was bigger than ever. What\'s causing such behaviour and what can we learn about hot Jupiters? Finding out with Dakota Tyler from the University of LA.

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\\U0001f4dc WASP-69b\'s Escaping Envelope Is Confined to a Tail Extending at Least 7 Rp
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  • 00:00 Intro
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  • 01:24 Planet with a tail
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  • 13:14 Hot Jupiters
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  • 18:13 What\'s next for planets with tails
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  • 26:15 Current obsessions
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  • 32:24 Final thoughts and more interviews
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