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Astronomers explain disappearance of hot Jupiter exoplanet TOI-2535 b

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Astronomers say they have solved the mystery of TOI-2535 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet that abruptly vanished from view after seven years of observation. The finding is described as the first known case of a disappearing planet, though the reports provided do not specify the explanation.

Discovered 2026-11-10T08:35:46.562130-08:00 | 2026-11-10T08:35:46.562130-08:00

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  • The case highlights how long-running observations can reveal changes in distant planetary systems, extending the scientific value of repeated exoplanet monitoring.
  • Astronomers say the planet’s disappearance has been explained, but the reports do not provide the proposed mechanism or further data to assess its implications.

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Space.com The Independent
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2026-11-10T08:35:46.562130-08:00
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2026-11-10T13:19:16.544688-08:00
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