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The planet was discovered in 2008 through direct imaging: Astronomers saw the faint blip of light from the planet by blocking the light of its much brighter host star.
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Beta Pictoris b was discovered in 2008 via direct imaging, where astronomers observed its faint light by obscuring its brighter host star.
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{
    "date": "2008"
}
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Exoplanets Discovery Direct Imaging
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September 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Radio Waves Coming From an Alien Planet May Be a Cosmic First
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/science/space/exoplanet-magnetic-field.html

Astronomers have detected radio waves from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, likely caused by an aurora from a powerful magnetic field. If confirmed, this would be the first magnetic field found outside our solar system, offering new insights into exoplanet habitability.

Exoplanets Magnetic Fields Radio Astronomy Astrophysics Beta Pictoris b Auroras Habitability

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