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Aluminum in Action: Are Rockier Exoplanets More Common than We Think?

Aluminum in Action: Are Rockier Exoplanets More Common than We Think?

by Aldo Panfichi | Jan 24, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

It is theorized that the radioactive decay of Aluminum-26 could provide enough heat to dehydrate terrestrial planetesimals as they form, leading to rockier exoplanets. But is this effect significant enough to alter how common we believe rocky exoplanets are in the Galaxy? Find out by reading today’s bite!

Bringing a Scale Model Solar System to CU Boulder

Bringing a Scale Model Solar System to CU Boulder

by James Negus | Jan 19, 2022 | Outreach

CU Boulder Brings New Scale Model Solar System To Campus

Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 2

Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 2

by Briley Lewis | Oct 9, 2021 | Current Events

We’re covering this week’s AAS Division for Planetary Sciences meeting! Check out our highlights of the conference.

Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 1

Astrobites at DPS 2021: Part 1

by Astrobites | Oct 6, 2021 | Current Events

We’re covering this week’s AAS Division for Planetary Sciences meeting! Check out theshighlights of the conference.

The Search for a Ninth Planet in the Solar System (No, it’s still not Pluto, sorry.)

The Search for a Ninth Planet in the Solar System (No, it’s still not Pluto, sorry.)

by Macy Huston | Sep 27, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

Is there a ninth planet in the solar system? Today’s paper examines the orbital clustering of some Kuiper belt objects and where the planet causing these gravitational perturbations may be found.

Was Uranus Impacted?

Was Uranus Impacted?

by Huei Sears | Jul 7, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries

Uranus spins on its side, and its five main moons have a unique composition and mass distribution. Ever wondered why? Today’s paper offers an explanation.

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