Beta Pictoris System Gains Third Directly Imaged Exoplanet

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Published: 2026-06-24
Category: science
Source: arXiv (astro-ph)
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A recent preprint details the direct imaging of Beta Pictoris d, marking the third exoplanet identified in this system. This preliminary discovery, utilizing data from multiple telescopes, includes astrometric measurements that support its gravitational binding and orbital movement. The findings contribute to understanding exoplanetary systems.

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