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Radio Waves Detected From Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b

Original: Radio Waves From Beta Pictoris b May Be a Cosmic First

Astronomers report what may be the first radio-wave detection from an exoplanet, picking up signals from Beta Pictoris b, a giant gas planet orbiting a young star about 60 light-years away. If confirmed, it would mark the first time radio emissions have been traced directly to a planet beyond our solar system, opening a new window for studying distant worlds.

Why now: A potential first-ever radio detection from an exoplanet is a major milestone in astronomy.

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