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Hobbyist uses AI to discover potential exoplanets, NASA to confirm

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A hobbyist utilized AI tools, specifically Claude and ChatGPT, to analyze NASA's TESS telescope data and identify two potential exoplanets. The analysis involved extensive scripting and data verification, with the AI models assisting in predicting planetary transits. NASA is scheduled to confirm the existence of these planets in November. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's capability in scientific discovery, potentially accelerating research in astronomy and other fields.

RANK_REASON Hobbyist discovery of potential exoplanets using AI tools, awaiting confirmation from NASA. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Hobbyist uses AI to discover potential exoplanets, NASA to confirm

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Recoil42 ·

    A hobbyist used Claude + ChatGPT to discover two new potential exoplanets; NASA will confirm in November.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p><a href="https://x.com/p_rabtsevich/status/2107803696058822742">https://x.com/p_rabtsevich/status/2107803696058822742</a></p> <p><em>NASA's TESS telescope watches thousands of stars and records how bright they are. Last month I was going through …

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