Formation of Hyperion System: How Planets Form Far from Stars

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The Hyperion system's formation involves complex gravitational dynamics, potentially including prior resonance events that could have influenced the positioning of its planets. The discussion references the possibility of a 'Hot Jupiter' scenario, where one planet migrates inward towards its star due to gravitational interactions. This phenomenon highlights the intricate processes of planetary formation and migration in exoplanetary systems.

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Perhaps it didn't, and prior resonance etc has slung one inwards to become a 'Hot Jupiter', the other outwards ??
 

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