Saturday, February 23, 2019

Creation Moment 2/24/2-19 - Clockwork-like Orbital Architecture

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God...
Hebrews 11:3

"K2-138, also known as 2MASS J23154776-1050590 and EPIC 245950175, is a moderately bright K-type star.
It is slightly smaller and cooler than our Sun and hosts at least five massive planets: K2-138b, c, d, e, and f.
--The alien worlds are all between the size of Earth and Neptune: --planet K2-138b may potentially be rocky,
--but planets K2-138c, d, & f likely contain large amounts of ice and gas.

All five planets have orbital periods shorter than two weeks (2.35,
3.56, 5.40, 8.26, and 12.76 days) and are incredibly hot, ranging from 800 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (427-982 degrees Celsius).

The planets also appear to orbit their star in concentric circles, forming a tightly packed planetary system, unlike our own elliptical, far-flung Solar System.

The clockwork-like orbital architecture of this planetary system is keenly reminiscent of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter,” said Caltech astronomer Dr. Konstantin Batygin."
SciNews