blog posts New stellar danger to planets identified by NASA'S Chandra program Apr 21, 2023 9:30 am by Lois YoksoulianDiscovery Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images An exploded star can pose more risks to nearby planets than previously thought, initiating intense X-rays that can damage the atmospheres of planets up to 160 light-years away according to a study led by U of I scientists and colleagues. Share on Facebook Tweet Email