The Most Stable Neighborhoods in the Universe

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No planet’s trip around a star is exactly like the one before it, because solar systems aren't as static as they first appear. Even small nudges can add up to disaster, but some objects find safe orbits with the help of a partner or two.

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Sources:

Sarah Millholland (https://campuspress.yale.edu/smillholland/publications/)
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