Some orbits more popular than others in solar systems
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:31
in Astronomy & Space
Computer simulations have revealed a plausible explanation for a phenomenon that has puzzled astronomers: Rather than occupying orbits at regular distances from a star, giant gas planets similar to Jupiter and Saturn appear to prefer to occupy certain regions in mature solar systems while staying clear of others.
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