Hubble Data Hints at Planet Formation Around a White Dwarf Star

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Published: 2026-10-07
Category: science
Source: Tomorrow's World Today
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Analysis of archival Hubble Space Telescope data suggests a planet may have formed from material around a white dwarf, a remnant of a dead star. This challenges existing theories that planets are destroyed during a star's end-of-life. If confirmed, this "second-generation" planet would be the first of its kind, offering new insights into the potential future of our solar system.

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