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Telescope images capture new planet being born 440 light-years away
Original: Extraordinary images show new # planet being born 440 light-years away: https:// zorz.it/jwFeh # PesalaBandara # Europea
New images reportedly show a protoplanet forming around a young star 440 light-years from Earth. The pictures are credited to photographer Pesala Bandara and the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. The object is described as Jupiter-like, and the images are being shared as a rare glimpse of planet formation in progress.
Why now: Rare observational evidence of a planet forming has just been shared, drawing attention from space enthusiasts.
European Southern ObservatoryVery Large TelescopePesala Bandaraprotoplanet
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