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Stellar Brief: 19. 10. 2026
The cold brown dwarf WISE 0855 has weather that looks strikingly planet-like: James Webb observations reveal patchy water clouds and changing atmospheric gases, including carbon monoxide and phosphine. Read today's Stellar Brief

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Magnetospheric accretion in the DF Tauri binary star system
icon27. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Mladé hvězdné objekty
Image: Magnetospheric accretion in the DF Tauri binary star system
This research investigates how young stars grow by pulling in material from their surrounding environment, specifically within the DF Tauri binary system. By using high-resolution observations, astronomers analyzed the primary star in this pair to see if its companion affects how it 'feeds' on gas and dust. They found that despite being part of a double-star system, the primary star follows a traditional growth model where a strong magnetic field acts like a funnel, guiding material from a n...
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Small red stars lack the typical gap between rocky planets and gas giants
icon27. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | TESS | Červení trpaslíci | Superzemě
Image: Small red stars lack the typical gap between rocky planets and gas giants
A comprehensive search of over 8,000 small, cool stars known as mid-to-late M dwarfs has revealed that these stars are the most common hosts for small planets in our galaxy. Unlike larger stars like our Sun, which typically show a clear 'radius valley'—a gap where planets of a specific size are rarely found—these small stars host a continuous range of planet sizes peaking at about 1.25 times the size of Earth. The study found that rocky 'supe...
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Spectroscopic study of five pulsating Mira stars and their chemical signatures
icon26. 2. 2026
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Image: Spectroscopic study of five pulsating Mira stars and their chemical signatures
This study examines the atmospheric behavior and chemical composition of five well-known Mira-type variable stars: RY Cep, SU Cam, T Cep, V667 Cas, and OR Cep. These aging stars undergo dramatic pulsations that create powerful shockwaves in their atmospheres, leading to the appearance of specific emission lines in their light spectra. By analyzing these spectroscopic changes, the research explains how the balance between carbon and oxygen det...
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Mapping the depths of the Orion star-forming complex with high-precision radio astrometry
icon26. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Mladé hvězdné objekty | Gai
Image: Mapping the depths of the Orion star-forming complex with high-precision radio astrometry
Using the Very Long Baseline Array, researchers have conducted a detailed survey of young stellar objects within the Orion complex to map its three-dimensional structure with unprecedented precision. By detecting 216 compact radio sources and tracking the movement of 58 of them over multiple epochs, the study successfully measured their distances and motions. The findings reveal that the Orion complex spans distances from 380 to 440 parsecs, p...
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Discovery of three warm Jupiters: New gas giants TIC 147027702 b, TIC 245076932 b, and TIC 87422071 b
icon25. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | PLATO | TESS
Image: Discovery of three warm Jupiters: New gas giants TIC 147027702 b, TIC 245076932 b, and TIC 87422071 b
Astronomers have successfully characterized three new 'warm Jupiters'—gas giant planets similar in size to Jupiter but with much longer orbits than the typical 'hot Jupiters' found close to their stars. Using data from the TESS space telescope and the new PLATOSpec instrument, the team identified TIC 147027702 b, which orbits its star every 44 days; TIC 245076932 b, a planet with a notably oval-shaped, eccentric orbit and a 21-day period; and...
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Investigating a lopsided planetary cradle within a cosmic cloud in the Gum Nebula
icon24. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | Vznik plane
Image: Investigating a lopsided planetary cradle within a cosmic cloud in the Gum Nebula
Astronomers have conducted a detailed study of AT Pyx, a young star surrounded by a planet-forming disk located inside a unique environment called a cometary globule. Using advanced instruments like the VLT and ALMA, researchers discovered that the disk is not perfectly circular but eccentric, featuring distinct spiral arms that may be shaped by a hidden planet with a mass anywhere from a fraction of Jupiter up to three times its size. The stu...
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Gigantic dust rings around the star MWC 480 may hold the seeds for new giant planets
icon24. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Mladé hvězdné objekty | Exoplanety
Image: Gigantic dust rings around the star MWC 480 may hold the seeds for new giant planets
A detailed survey of the young star MWC 480 has revealed a massive disk of dust and gas where new planets are likely forming. By combining data from the ALMA and VLA telescopes, researchers identified a prominent dust ring located 95 astronomical units from the star—more than double the distance of Pluto from our Sun. This specific ring contains enough solid material to build the cores of several giant planets. The study also discovered a new...
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Sodium and water vapor detected in the atmosphere of the hot Saturn HAT-P-44 b
icon24. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | Herschel | Atmosféry plane
Image: Sodium and water vapor detected in the atmosphere of the hot Saturn HAT-P-44 b
Astronomers have successfully analyzed the atmosphere of HAT-P-44 b, a gas giant similar in size and temperature to Saturn, located in a tight orbit around its star. Using the William Herschel Telescope, the team detected the chemical signature of sodium and found evidence of water vapor within the planet's envelope. The findings suggest the planet has a relatively clear atmosphere at high altitudes, free from thick clouds, and a chemical com...
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How mountains and plateaus may prevent atmospheric collapse on rocky exoplanets
icon24. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | Červení trpaslíci
Image: How mountains and plateaus may prevent atmospheric collapse on rocky exoplanets
A new study reveals that the surface terrain of rocky planets orbiting M-dwarf stars plays a crucial role in their climate and habitability. These planets are often tidally locked, meaning one side always faces the star while the other remains in darkness. Researchers found that steep mountains and high plateaus create stationary atmospheric waves that disrupt air circulation. This process strengthens winds that carry moisture to the cold nig...
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Deep dive into the mysterious atmosphere of the warm Neptune Gliese 436 b
icon23. 2. 2026
iconHvězdy | Exoplanety | Atmosféry planet | Červení trpaslíci
Image: Deep dive into the mysterious atmosphere of the warm Neptune Gliese 436 b
Astronomers have conducted the most detailed study to date of GJ 436 b, a famous 'warm Neptune' exoplanet located 33 light-years away. Despite its similarities to our own Neptune, this world orbits its red dwarf star so closely that its year lasts only 2.6 days. New high-resolution observations found no traces of expected gases like water vapor or methane, leading scientists to conclude that the planet is either shrouded in extremely high-alt...
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