Scientists find two planets and 30 exocomets: For the first time, the size of comets of any other solar system has been detected by scientists. In the investigation of about five months, their size has been found to be around 3 to 14 km.
The nearby star system hosts two planets and 30 exocomets: our universe is so large that even scientists working in all of the world’s space agencies have not fully explored its essence. Meanwhile, scientists have been able to conclusively find that there are many more galaxies like our solar system. Each galaxy has its own distinct system. During one such study, now scientists have also discovered two new planets and 30 comets.
Center of attraction for scientists
Researchers have been attracted to this Beta Pictoris planetary system far beyond our Earth’s boundary. Astronomers have now discovered 30 comets outside our Milky Way Galaxy that orbit the star Beta Pictoris, just like the Sun.
How long does it take for light to reach the earth?
According to a report published in CNN, their distance from Earth is about 63 light-years. Accordingly, it will take so long for the light to come from there. Let us tell you that this Beta Pictoris was discovered about 40 years ago. It is surrounded by a debris disk made of gas and dust. Who has given birth to two planets? Which is orbiting Beta Pictoris. Scientists are very excited to see this, because our solar system is 4.5 billion years old, while Beta Pictoris is 2 million years old, which is much younger. Through this, scientists can understand the process of planetary formation.
Comets are so huge
In early 1987, scientists discovered comets orbiting a star similar to our Sun. An international research team studied the Beta Pictoris system for 156 days aboard NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. During this, this team was successful in finding out their size. The size of these comets is similar to the comets found in our solar system. This is the first time scientists have detected the size of comets from any other solar system. During this time, their size has been found to be around 3 to 14 km.
