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El hallazgo de un planeta orbitando una estrella muerta podría anticipar lo que le ocurrirá a nuestro sistema solar
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Ashley Strickland, CNN
Nuevas observaciones podrían ofrecer pistas nuevas sobre cómo un exoplaneta gigante sobrevivió a la violenta muerte de su estrella anfitriona y llegó a orbitar de cerca sus remanentes estelares.
Los hallazgos podrían servir como un adelanto del destino que podría ag...
Key takeaway Los hallazgos podrían servir como un adelanto del destino que podría aguardar a los planetas más grandes de nuestro sistema solar — como los gigantes gaseosos Júpiter y Saturno — cuando el sol muera dentro de 5.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may wonder what relevance a distant planet orbiting a dead star has to their daily lives, but the discovery of WD 1856 b could have implications for our understanding of the ultimate fate of our own solar system. In about 5 billion years, the Sun will exhaust its fuel and expand, potentially threatening the orbits of planets like Jupiter and Saturn. The survival of WD 1856 b, a gas giant similar in size to Jupiter, against incredible odds offers a fascinating case study for astronomers to explore. As researchers like Dr. Christopher O'Connor continue to study this unusual system, El Pasoans can take pride in the fact that scientific advancements, though sometimes seemingly distant, can ultimately inform our understanding of the universe and its many mysteries, including the eventual destiny of our own celestial neighborhood. This research can spark interest in astronomy and space exploration among local students and enthusiasts.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Ashley Strickland, CNN
Nuevas observaciones podrían ofrecer pistas nuevas sobre cómo un exoplaneta gigante sobrevivió a la violenta muerte de su estrella anfitriona y llegó a orbitar de cerca sus remanentes estelares.
Los hallazgos podrían servir como un adelanto del destino que podría ag...
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