Its key measurements have been pinned down very precisely, which thus allows a more precise determination of the properties of its accompanying planets. (sciencedaily.com)
«These fundamental properties are used to determine the stellar mass and radius allowing for precise determination of the planet size,» said Howard Isaacson, researcher in the astronomy department at UC Berkeley and mamba of the discovery team. (keckobservatory.org)
The insight was made possible by Cassini, which provided scientists with high - resolution views of intricate waves in the rings, along with precise determinations of the masses of Saturn's moons. (astrobio.net)