Sentences with phrase «eccentric planetary orbits»
Not exact matches
A solitary planet in an eccentric orbit around an ancient star may help astronomers understand exactly how such planetary systems are formed.
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However, the inner, eccentric orbit of a giant planetary companion «b» recently discovered around 54 Piscium would probably disturb the orbit of such an Earth - type planet.
A solitary planet in an eccentric orbit around an ancient star may help astronomers understand exactly how such planetary systems are formed.
In particular, I will focus on planets on eccentric orbits, not only because typical exoplanetary systems have been found to contain these, but also because their interactions with debris disks theoretically facilitates the transport of icy bodies within the habitable zone of planetary systems.