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A Star is Born: Astronomers Discover the Youngest Known Planet in the Universe
Photo: NASA Hubble Space Telescope / Unsplash
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of Elias 2-24 b, a Jupiter-sized planet less than a million years old that offers an unprecedented look at a world in its infancy. This remarkable find provides researchers with a rare opportunity to study planet formation in real time and is reshaping our understanding of how giant worlds are born.
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of Elias 2-24 b, a Jupiter-sized planet less than a million years old that offers an unprecedented look at a world in its infancy. This remarkable find provides researchers with a rare opportunity to study planet formation in real time and is reshaping our understanding of how giant worlds are born.