Canadian astronomers have taken an extraordinary step in understanding how planets are born, using the James Webb Space ...

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Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

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These popular astronomy questions, answered by Astronomy magazine, will help you better understand our universe - and share ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System. This provides another piece of the puzzle to ...

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