To Inspiral or Not to Inspiral
Close-in planets are expected to have shrinking orbits. Catching a planet decay on its way to the warm embrace of its star is however impressively difficult.
Close-in planets are expected to have shrinking orbits. Catching a planet decay on its way to the warm embrace of its star is however impressively difficult.
Everyone wants to find a habitable planet. The authors of today’s paper make a compelling case that the HR 5183 system is not the best place to look.