How Hubble Captured a Planet’s Hiccups as It Evaporates

A young planet orbiting a volatile red dwarf star is losing its hydrogen atmosphere in a dramatic way. The planet is so close to the star that it faces a constant barrage of energy, which makes it swell and shrink like a balloon. Hubble observed the planet during two different orbits and found that its atmospheric loss varied unpredictably. One orbit showed no signs of evaporation, while another orbit revealed a clear trail of escaping gas.Are you ready to see the most amazing magic trick ever? Watch as I make this coin disappear and reappear in my hand. You won’t believe your eyes! 😲

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