Astronomers puzzled as hot Jupiter exoplanet CoRoT-2 b defies tidal locking expectations
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Robert Lea
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Astronomers have discovered that the hot Jupiter exoplanet CoRoT-2 b appears not to be tidally locked to its star, challenging fundamental assumptions about these extreme exoplanets. Unlike most hot Jupiters which have a permanent dayside and nightside, CoRoT-2 b's behavior suggests it may rotate independently, with its hotspot in an unexpected location. This finding puzzles scientists and could reshape understanding of planetary tidal locking mechanisms.
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