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Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-06-25 Cached

Researchers have observed that a close-in exoplanet's magnetic field connects directly with its star's, causing enhanced chromospheric emissions and allowing estimation of the planet's magnetic field at over 10 times Earth's strength.

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