In Class Question A new planet has been discovered around a Sun-like star. Only limited information is available, including semi-major axis, density, and spectra. From the following determine what kind of planet it is. I. Semi-Major axis: a = 0.4 AU %3D II. Density: p = 1.3 (with respect to water) III. Composition: H and He and a few other gases Answer: Jovian!! It is a so-called Hot Jupiter

In Class Question A new planet has been discovered around a Sun-like star. Only limited information is available, including semi-major axis, density, and spectra. From the following determine what kind of planet it is. I. Semi-Major axis: a = 0.4 AU %3D II. Density: p = 1.3 (with respect to water) III. Composition: H and He and a few other gases Answer: Jovian!! It is a so-called Hot Jupiter

Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305960961

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Chapter15: Origin Of The Solar System And Extrasolar Planets

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1DQ: If you could visit another planetary system while the planets are forming, would you expect to see...

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