Large gas giant planets that orbit very close to their parent stars are known as hot Jupiters. By analyzing a sample of 268 stars, researchers have identified several hot Jupiters orbiting stars belonging to the high-alpha thick disk of our galaxy. The thick disk represents a component of the Milky Way containing older stars with specific chemical signatures, particularly higher amounts of alpha elements like magnesium, silicon, and calcium relative to iron. These systems are significantly older...
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