Astronomers Identify Exoplanet Formed from Dying Star's Remnants

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Published: 2026-10-07
Category: science
Source: The Japan Times
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Astronomers have announced the discovery of the first "second-generation" exoplanet, a gas giant slightly larger than Jupiter. This unique planet is believed to have formed from material ejected during the death of its host star, now a white dwarf. Published in Nature Astronomy, this finding provides new insights into planetary formation processes around stellar remnants.

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