Hot Jupiter and Star Magnetic Fields (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Hot Jupiter and Star Magnetic Fields

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This simulation shows how a hot Jupiter's magnetic field would interact with its host star's magnetic field. The new study found such interactions are enhanced because at least four hot Jupiters have larger calculated magnetic field strengths than previously thought.

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Antoine Strugarek/CEA Saclay/Université de Montréal

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