JAKARTA – Last year, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered an exoplanet similar to Saturn. This satellite, which is 700 light years (6.5 quadrillion kilometers) away, is named TOI-4600.
Based on TESS findings, there are two planets in this category. These two planets are only separated by letter codes, namely b and c. The letter b is given to planets that are smaller than Saturn and the letter c is given to planets of the same size.
These two planets are categorized as planets with the longest orbital period or year, reaching 483 days. TOI-4600 is also included in the coldest planet category because planet c has an atmospheric temperature of minus 82 degrees Celsius.
These two planets were discovered via Shadow search or the transit method. TESS, a satellite for the NASA project, works by capturing the dip in starlight when a planet crosses the surface of its star.
Actually, this transit method does not work optimally. The longer a planet’s orbit, the more difficult it will be for TESS to capture the planet. However, TESS seems lucky because it was able to find TOI-4600.
The discovery of two planets with different characteristics is very helpful for scientists. TOI-4600 b and c can provide answers about the atmospheric ingredients of temperate gas giants, the term for atmospheres that do not have heat.
In the future, these two exoplanets may be studied for signs of life. This search might be possible if scientists have components or tools that support research.
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2024-03-09 01:32:00
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