At 15, a student intern noticed a faint dip in starlight and helped discover a hidden planet
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 27, 2026, 15:32 (IST)
A 15-year-old student on work experience at Keele University, Tom Wagg, discovered WASP-142b by noticing a subtle drop in starlight. This tiny signal, initially overlooked in routine data, led to a two-year confirmation process, ultimately identifying a gas giant exoplanet. Wagg's meticulous observation highlights the crucial role of human analysis in modern astronomy.