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Astronomers detect radio waves from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, likely from auroras

Reddit astronomer confirms involvement in research and highlights significance

2 Sep 21 3:21 PM · 2d ago · 1 post · 1 comment · 1 source · development 2 of 3

An astronomer active on Reddit who is a third author on the paper discusses the findings, noting it is still undergoing peer review. They emphasize the scientific importance of detecting radio emission from an exoplanet for the first time.

Reddit astronomer confirms involvement in research and highlights significance
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“Still not aliens, but really fucking cool if you ask me!”

Astronomer (Reddit user)

Yvette Cendes Astronomer, lead researcherBeta Pictoris b Exoplanet

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