Galway Student Chloe Lawlor Leads Team to New Planet Discovery

An international research team, led by Galway student Chloe Lawlor, has announced the discovery of a new planet, marking her second such finding. The planet is estimated to be five million years old and ten times the mass of Jupiter.

24 Mar, 13:00 — 24 Mar, 17:07

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The discovery of new exoplanets is crucial for understanding planetary formation and the potential for life beyond Earth. Each new find adds to our catalog of worlds, helping scientists refine theories about how solar systems evolve and the prevalence of planets in the galaxy.

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Galway astronomer leads team on discovery of new planet

A Galway astronomer has led an international research team that has discovered a new planet, estimated to be five million years old and ten times the mass of Jupiter.

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