Stars typically exert forces on their planets, but the star HIP 67522 experiences an unusual influence from its planet HIP 67522 b. This gas giant orbits closely, leading to strong flares on the star that contribute to its own slow destruction. HIP 67522, located 408 light-years away and 17 million years old, also has another younger planet in orbit. Flares resulting from this interaction are thousands of times more energetic than those produced by the sun, showcasing a unique dynamic between the star and its planet.
The star HIP 67522 exhibits powerful flares triggered by its close orbiting gas giant planet, HIP 67522 b, which leads to the planet's slow destruction.
HIP 67522 is approximately 17 million years old, slightly larger than our sun, and located about 408 light-years away in the Scorpius-Centaurus star cluster.
The proximity of HIP 67522 b, a Jupiter-size gas giant, to its star creates unique conditions, resulting in flares thousands of times more energetic than those of the sun.
Ilin's team discovered that the flares from HIP 67522 were synchronized with the orbital period of HIP 67522 b, demonstrating a strong star-planet interaction.
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