http://arxiv.org/abs/1708.00633
We discuss a new class of exoplanets that appear to be emitting a tail of dusty effluents. These disintegrating planets are found close to their host stars and have very hot, and likely molten, surfaces. The properties of the dust should provide a direct probe of the constituent material of these rocky bodies.
R. Lieshout and S. Rappaport
Thu, 3 Aug 17
50/59
Comments: Invited review. 13 pages, 8 figures, 2 table. Comments welcome