Astronomers have uncovered a scorching seven-planet system through the continued analysis of data from NASA's retired Kepler space telescope, the space agency said in a statement. These planets get intense heat emitted by their host star, far more than any celestial body within our solar system.

Intriguingly, all seven planets in this newly discovered system, named Kepler-385, stand out for their unique characteristics. They are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, setting them apart from our immediate cosmic neighbours.

Such planets are relatively rare in the universe. Kepler-385 is among the select few planetary systems known to house more than six confirmed planets or planet candidates.

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The unveiling of Kepler-385 is a highlight in the latest Kepler catalog, a compilation of nearly 4,400 planet candidates. This catalog remarkably encompasses over 700 multi-planet systems.&nbsp;

Jack Lissauer, a research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley and the lead author of the catalog, stated, "We've assembled the most accurate list of Kepler planet candidates and their properties to date."

The Kepler mission is instrumental in expanding our understanding of these celestial bodies. “NASA’s Kepler mission has discovered the majority of known exoplanets, and this new catalog will enable astronomers to learn more about their characteristics," Lissauer added.&nbsp;

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At the heart of the Kepler-385 system lies a star akin to our Sun. It is 10 per cent larger and 5 per cent hotter.

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Two inner planets, slightly larger than Earth, are likely composed of rock and may possess thin atmospheres. In contrast, the remaining five planets are substantially larger, each boasting a radius about twice that of Earth, and are expected to be cloaked in thick atmospheres.

"The ability to describe the properties of the Kepler-385 system in such detail is a testament to the quality of this latest catalog of exoplanets. While the Kepler mission’s final catalogs focused on producing lists optimised to measure how common planets are around other stars, this study focuses on producing a comprehensive list that provides accurate information about each of the systems, making discoveries like Kepler-385 possible," NASA statement read.&nbsp;

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Astronomers have uncovered a scorching seven-planet system through the continued analysis of data from NASA's retired Kepler space telescope, the space agency said in a statement.

Astronomers have uncovered a scorching seven-planet system through the continued analysis of data from NASA's retired Kepler space telescope, the space agency said in a statement. These planets get intense heat emitted by their host star, far more than any celestial body within our solar system. Intriguingly, all seven planets in this newly discovered system, named Kepler-385, stand out for their unique characteristics. They are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, setting them apart from our immediate cosmic neighbours. Such planets are relatively rare in the universe. Kepler-385 is among the select few planetary systems known to house more than six confirmed planets or planet candidates. Also Read | Poland considered a dangerous enemy by Russia: Putin ally The unveiling of Kepler-385 is a highlight in the latest Kepler catalog, a compilation of nearly 4,400 planet candidates. This catalog remarkably encompasses over 700 multi-planet systems. Jack Lissauer, a research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley and the lead author of the catalog, stated, "We've assembled the most accurate list of Kepler planet candidates and their properties to date." The Kepler mission is instrumental in expanding our understanding of these celestial bodies. “NASA’s Kepler mission has discovered the majority of known exoplanets, and this new catalog will enable astronomers to learn more about their characteristics," Lissauer added. Also Read | Russia: Pussy Riot activist sentenced in absentia over Bucha claims Kepler-385 system At the heart of the Kepler-385 system lies a star akin to our Sun. It is 10 per cent larger and 5 per cent hotter. Watch | Why are some countries changing their clock timings? Trending on WION × Two inner planets, slightly larger than Earth, are likely composed of rock and may possess thin atmospheres. In contrast, the remaining five planets are substantially larger, each boasting a radius about twice that of Earth, and are expected to be cloaked in thick atmospheres. "The ability to describe the properties of the Kepler-385 system in such detail is a testament to the quality of this latest catalog of exoplanets. While the Kepler mission’s final catalogs focused on producing lists optimised to measure how common planets are around other stars, this study focuses on producing a comprehensive list that provides accurate information about each of the systems, making discoveries like Kepler-385 possible," NASA statement read. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Kepler telescope finds a new seven-planet system

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An international team of researchers announced on Monday the discovery of 104 new planets outside our solar system, including four that could have Earth-like, rocky surfaces. 
 
Scientists discovered the exoplanets using the Kepler space telescope as well as ground observations by Earth-based telescopes, including four on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. 
 
The $600 million Kepler mission has allowed scientists to discover more than 4,600 planets -- 2,326 of them confirmed -- since it launched in 2009. 
 
&quot;The diversity of planets is astounding,&quot; said Evan Sinukoff, an astronomer at the University of Hawaii who contributed to the research. 
 
&quot;We discovered many planets about twice the size of the Earth orbiting so close to their host stars that they are hotter than 1000 degrees.&quot; 
 
The latest trove includes 21 situated within their sun&#39;s habitable zone -- the distance from a star that could permit liquid water to exist and support life. 
 
The four potentially rocky planets -- ranging from 20 to 50 per cent larger than Earth -- orbit tightly around the same star in a planetary system about 400 light-years from Earth. 
 
Though the planets rotate around their star even closer than Mercury orbits the sun, two of the planets may have surface temperatures similar to Earth&#39;s, as their star is cooler than our sun, astronomers said. 
 
The unmanned Kepler mission has been scanning 150,000 stars in the Cygnus constellation for signs of orbiting bodies, particularly those that might be able to support life. 
 
It works by observing a dimming in the light of a star, known as a transit, each time an orbiting planet passes in front of it. 
 
In 2013, the space telescope suffered a problem with the reaction wheels that typically keep the spacecraft steady. 
 
NASA subsequently set the spacecraft on a new mission called K2, to study supernovas, star clusters and far-off galaxies. 
 
Scientists verified the latest exoplanets as part of the K2 mission. 
 
(AFP)

The $600 million Kepler mission has allowed scientists to discover more than 4,600 planets since it was launched in 2009

An international team of researchers announced on Monday the discovery of 104 new planets outside our solar system, including four that could have Earth-like, rocky surfaces. Scientists discovered the exoplanets using the Kepler space telescope as well as ground observations by Earth-based telescopes, including four on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The $600 million Kepler mission has allowed scientists to discover more than 4,600 planets -- 2,326 of them confirmed -- since it launched in 2009. "The diversity of planets is astounding," said Evan Sinukoff, an astronomer at the University of Hawaii who contributed to the research. "We discovered many planets about twice the size of the Earth orbiting so close to their host stars that they are hotter than 1000 degrees." The latest trove includes 21 situated within their sun's habitable zone -- the distance from a star that could permit liquid water to exist and support life. The four potentially rocky planets -- ranging from 20 to 50 per cent larger than Earth -- orbit tightly around the same star in a planetary system about 400 light-years from Earth. Though the planets rotate around their star even closer than Mercury orbits the sun, two of the planets may have surface temperatures similar to Earth's, as their star is cooler than our sun, astronomers said. The unmanned Kepler mission has been scanning 150,000 stars in the Cygnus constellation for signs of orbiting bodies, particularly those that might be able to support life. It works by observing a dimming in the light of a star, known as a transit, each time an orbiting planet passes in front of it. In 2013, the space telescope suffered a problem with the reaction wheels that typically keep the spacecraft steady. NASA subsequently set the spacecraft on a new mission called K2, to study supernovas, star clusters and far-off galaxies. Scientists verified the latest exoplanets as part of the K2 mission. (AFP)

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