* Astronomy

SF State astronomers discover new planet in Pisces Constellation

A team led by SF State astronomer Stephen Kane has discovered a new giant planet located in a star system within the Pisces constellation. The planet, perhaps twice the mass of Jupiter, could help researchers learn more about how extrasolar planets are formed.
The star system harbouring the new planet contains only one star, as do the other three systems with extrasolar planets analysed by Kane, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and his colleagues. It is a surprising finding, given the high rate of multiple-star systems in our solar neighbourhood.
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