Illustration of exoplanet β Pictoris b with magnetic field lines

Astronomers Detect Magnetic Field on Exoplanet β Pictoris b

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Astronomers have detected radio signals from the exoplanet β Pictoris b, located 63 light-years away, revealing a magnetic field strength of at least 1.25 kilogauss. This discovery marks a significant advancement in the study of exoplanetary magnetic fields and their characteristics.

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