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Dead star likely birthed a new planet, in astronomical first
Astronomers report what may be the first known case of a planet forming around a dead star. The finding suggests planets can emerge from debris orbiting stellar remnants such as white dwarfs, a scenario never observed before. The discovery is drawing attention for challenging assumptions about where and how planetary systems can develop after a star dies.
Why now: It is an unprecedented astronomical discovery that challenges existing ideas about planet formation.
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- Dead star likely birthed a new planet, in astronomical first · Popular Science
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