Scientists discover new planet which sets record for longest eclipse

Q.  Team of astronomers have discovered a planet which sets a new record for both the longest duration stellar eclipse and the longest period between eclipses in a binary system called ____________.
- Published on 19 Feb 16

a. TYC 2505-672-1
b. TYT 2505-673-1
c. TYH 2505-674-1
d. TYJ 2505-675-1

ANSWER: TYC 2505-672-1
 
Every 69 years on this planet TYC 2505-672-1, the sun disappears in a total eclipse that lasts for three and a half years. This planet sets a new record for both the longest duration stellar eclipse and the longest period between eclipses in a binary system. Earlier record holder is Epsilon Aurigae, a giant star that is eclipsed by its companion every 27 years for periods ranging from 640 to 730 days.

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