Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery with the detection of four sub-Earth exoplanets orbiting Barnard’s Star, the closest single-star system to our planet! Utilizing the advanced MAROON-X instrument on the Gemini North telescope, this remarkable achievement highlights a new era in the search for smaller exoplanets, providing essential insights into planetary formation and potential habitability.
Join us as we delve into the details of this extraordinary find, the innovative techniques used for detection, and what these rocky worlds mean for the future of astronomy.
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