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The Compositions of Rocky Planets in Close-in Orbits Tend to be Earth-Like

By Casey Brinkman and others
Hundreds of exoplanets between 1-1.8 times the size of the Earth have been discovered on close in orbits. However, these planets show such a diversity in densities that some appear to be made entirely of iron, while others appear to host gaseous envelopes. To test this diversity in composition, we... Show more
September 30, 2024
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The Compositions of Rocky Planets in Close-in Orbits Tend to be Earth-Like
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