Illustration of the exoplanet β Pictoris b emitting radio signals

Astronomers detect radio signals from exoplanet β Pictoris b 64 light-years away

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Astronomers have made the first direct detection of radio emissions from an exoplanet, identifying the source as auroras on the young gas giant β Pictoris b. This planet is located 64 light-years from Earth, marking a significant milestone in the study of distant worlds.

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