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Study Reveals Star Flickering Distorts Exoplanet Insights

2/8/2025

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A groundbreaking study in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series uncovers how the flickering of stars can skew our understanding of exoplanets, impacting their size and atmospheric makeup. By scrutinizing two decades of Hubble data, researchers highlight the need for refined methods to ensure precise observations, especially with the exciting upcoming missions of James Webb and Ariel on the horizon.

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A groundbreaking study in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series uncovers how the flickering of stars can skew our understanding of exoplanets, impacting their size and atmospheric makeup. By scrutinizing two decades of Hubble data, researchers highlight the need for refined methods to ensure precise observations, especially with the exciting upcoming missions of James Webb and Ariel on the horizon.