Natalie HinkelPlanetary AstrophysicistNatalie Hinkel is a planetary astrophysicist, senior research scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. She is also a co-investigator for the Nexus for Exoplanet System Science (NExSS) at Arizona State University. Latest articles by Natalie Hinkel How big can a planet get? By Natalie Hinkel published 22 January 20 Why isn't there an endless variety of planets in the universe? An astrophysicist explains why planets only come in two flavors. Planets Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Watch robots swarm to flow like water and harden like a solid2Xiaomi Watch S4 smartwatch review: Affordable elegance3Our favorite table air purifier is now at its lowest-ever price, right in time for the hay fever season4'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding5Gigantic, glow-in-the-dark cloud near Earth surprises astronomers
How big can a planet get? By Natalie Hinkel published 22 January 20 Why isn't there an endless variety of planets in the universe? An astrophysicist explains why planets only come in two flavors.
