A newly found exoplanet NGTS-10b is orbiting its parents star in just over 18 hours, which is the shortest orbital period ever observed by the astronomers. Exoplanet is 27 times closer to its star that poses a high possibility of its falling apart by the tidal forces induced by gravity. Astronomers found the NGTS-10b by using the transit method, which captures planets whenever they pass through their stars. NGTS-10b’s surface is now experiencing extreme temperature due to its closeness with its star. Astronomers hoping that NGTS-10b could be an ideal candidate for future study with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, which is expected to launch in March 2021.
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