About this episode

Astronomers have found evidence that some exoplanets may possess magnetic fields by measuring wind speeds on them.

Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our Solar System may have magnetic fields. Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope and the Gemini North telescope, the researchers measured wind speeds on seven very hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets.

Topics covered

• exoplanets
• magnetic fields
• astronomy
• wind speeds
• Jupiter-like planets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Southern Observatory, ESO, Gemini North

Places: Solar System, Very Large Telescope

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